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Overview |
George Washington | Miami | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 19,593 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $58,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $58,104 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $21,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $41,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $36,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 77% |
Admission |
George Washington | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 48,286 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1330/1470 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 66% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Miami | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 19,593 students)
George Washington vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Miami?
- George Washington University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $58,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at George Washington than University of Miami ($64,700.00 vs. $58,104.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Miami than George Washington ($41,028 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 32.4% lower than costs at University of Miami ($16,300 vs. $21,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University as University of Miami (77% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 3.8% larger than aid received George Washington University ($36,720 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 25 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Miami (3.7)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Miami (18.5%)
George Washington vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Miami? 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 Miami and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of Miami (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $70,200)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $5,116 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,846 vs. $24,962)
- Miami graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/