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AU Penn State JMU Georgetown NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary| George Washington University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
George Washington | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 32% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Virginia Tech?
- George Washington University is 413.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at George Washington than Virginia Tech ($62,110.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than George Washington ($19,301 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 24% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,680 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Virginia Tech (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 360.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($35,257 vs. $7,649)
George Washington vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 84 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than George Washington University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $65,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $996 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,962)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/