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Overview |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 40% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Pitt?
- George Washington University is 214.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at George Washington than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($62,110.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than George Washington ($24,286 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 27.2% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,360 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than George Washington University (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 222.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($35,257 vs. $10,919)
George Washington vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 22 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Pitt? 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 Pitt and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $58,000)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,909)
- George Washington graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/