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Northeastern BC George Washington NYU Notre Dame Duke Cornell Babson Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt UVA Tufts| Georgetown University | Boston University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | BU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 36,714 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $61,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $61,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $27,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $51,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 48% |
Admission |
Georgetown | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 80,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 11,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | BU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Georgetown | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or BU?
- Georgetown University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Georgetown than Boston University ($61,872.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Georgetown ($27,829 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 8.2% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,400 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston University than Georgetown University (48% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($51,565 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 113 points higher than at BU (1303)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at BU (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at BU (3.79)
- BU has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or BU? 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 BU and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Boston University (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $46,900 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $72,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/