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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 69% |
Admission |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 52% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,104 students)
George Washington vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or UNCSA?
- George Washington University is 856% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.7% higher at George Washington than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($62,110.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than George Washington ($11,251 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 21.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,902 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (78% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 224.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,257 vs. $10,868)
George Washington vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 186 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
George Washington vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $41,400 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $39,100)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/