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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Muhlenberg College Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Ursinus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 36% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Ursinus College | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,527 students)
George Washington vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Ursinus College?
- George Washington University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at George Washington than Ursinus College ($62,110.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than George Washington ($33,546 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 7.5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,624 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 13.7% larger than aid received George Washington University ($40,075 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Ursinus College (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $58,000)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/