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AU William & Mary Georgetown UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Washington and Lee UCLA Mason Northeastern| George Washington University | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | UVA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 34% |
Admission |
George Washington | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
George Washington | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 33% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or UVA?
- George Washington University is 265.8% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at George Washington than University of Virginia Main Campus ($62,110.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than George Washington ($19,469 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 22% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,890 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of Virginia Main Campus (78% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 31.5% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($35,257 vs. $26,818)
George Washington vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 70 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming UVA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than UVA (18.7%)
George Washington vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or UVA? 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 UVA and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than George Washington University (94% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $3,300 more per year than UVA graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $77,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $5,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,962)
- UVA graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More UVA 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/