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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | VWC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 26% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,538 students)
George Washington vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or VWC?
- George Washington University is 72.5% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at George Washington than Virginia Wesleyan College ($62,110.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than George Washington ($23,046 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 42% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,070 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($35,257 vs. $27,568)
George Washington vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 312 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or VWC? 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 VWC and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $38,800 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $41,700)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/