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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami UNC Chapel Hill Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 34% |
Admission |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 76% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Wake Forest | ||
| 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 Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 9,121 students)
George Washington vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Wake Forest?
- George Washington University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at George Washington than Wake Forest University ($64,700.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than George Washington ($27,790 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 9.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,300 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Wake Forest University (77% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 55.8% larger than aid received George Washington University ($55,090 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or George Washington .
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
George Washington vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than George Washington University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $77,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,962)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/