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Overview |
George Washington | Penn | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 46% |
Admission |
George Washington | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 67% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Penn?
- George Washington University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at George Washington than University of Pennsylvania ($62,110.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than George Washington ($26,123 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($15,720 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of Pennsylvania (78% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 62.2% larger than aid received George Washington University ($57,175 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 163 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Penn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Penn (6.5%)
George Washington vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Penn? 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 Penn and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than George Washington University (96% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $43,100 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $80,500)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,329 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($20,633 vs. $24,962)
- Penn graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/