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AU UConn Georgetown UVM Penn State Rutgers UMass Dartmouth BU UD University of Massachusetts-Lowell Binghamton University Northeastern| George Washington University | University of Massachusetts Amherst | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | UMass | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 75% |
Admission |
George Washington | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
George Washington | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 23% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 25,568 students)
George Washington vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or UMass?
- George Washington University is 290% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at George Washington than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($64,700.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than George Washington ($22,954 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 9.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,869 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (77% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 186.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($35,367 vs. $12,343)
George Washington vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 68 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or UMass? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UMass and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $25,300 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,962)
- UMass graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/