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Overview |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,151 students)
Georgetown College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at W&J than Georgetown College ($49,612.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than W&J ($15,152 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 20.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,210 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($40,308 vs. $38,963)
Georgetown College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Georgetown College .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or W&J? 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 W&J and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Georgetown College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,300)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Georgetown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Georgetown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/