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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 the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | USciences | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
George Washington | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 39% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,420 students)
George Washington vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or USciences?
- George Washington University is 140.7% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at George Washington than University of the Sciences ($62,110.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 11.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,720 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of the Sciences (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($35,257 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 149 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at USciences (3.63)
George Washington vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or USciences? 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 USciences and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of the Sciences (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $10,600 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $80,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/