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AU BC Lehigh Georgetown University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame Holy Cross Fordham Northeastern| George Washington University | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 52% |
Admission |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 78% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 10,383 students)
George Washington vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Villanova?
- George Washington University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at George Washington than Villanova University ($62,110.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than George Washington ($34,837 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 2.3% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,720 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Villanova University (78% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 21.5% larger than aid received George Washington University ($42,834 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 32 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Villanova (23.4%)
George Washington vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Villanova? 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 Villanova and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than George Washington University (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $4,600 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $80,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,497)
- George Washington graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/