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AU Georgetown Case Western Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond RPI Colgate William & Mary Vassar Villanova| George Washington University | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | U of R | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 74% |
Admission |
George Washington | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
George Washington | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
George Washington | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 44% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 12,160 students)
George Washington vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or U of R?
- George Washington University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at George Washington than University of Rochester ($64,700.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than George Washington ($40,900 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,300 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of Rochester (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 17.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($41,700 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at U of R (3.75)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than U of R (35.9%)
George Washington vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or U of R? 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 U of R and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than George Washington University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $9,500 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,962)
- U of R graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/