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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Washington College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 53% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 955 students)
George Washington vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Washington College?
- George Washington University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at George Washington than Washington College ($62,110.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than George Washington ($31,650 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 13.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,834 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than George Washington University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 1.2% larger than aid received George Washington University ($35,683 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Washington 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 Washington College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Washington College (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $29,700 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $712 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,962)
- Washington College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/