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Overview |
Georgetown College | WVU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or WVU?
- Georgetown College is 333.9% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Georgetown College than West Virginia University ($40,610.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Georgetown College ($12,202 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 3.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,210 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 245% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($40,308 vs. $11,685)
Georgetown College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 33 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or WVU? 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 WVU and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than West Virginia University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,300)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/