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Overview |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 30,631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #4 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | harvard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $52,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $52,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $19,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $19,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $61,801 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 56% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 61,221 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 3.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 83% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1490/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $136,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $67 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Harvard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Harvard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Harvard?
- Georgetown University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Harvard for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $52,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Georgetown than Harvard University ($61,872.00 vs. $52,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Georgetown ($19,491 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown University are 3.6% lower than costs at Harvard University ($18,824 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harvard University than Georgetown University (56% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($61,801 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Harvard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Harvard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harvard or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 81 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Georgetown vs. Harvard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Harvard? 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 Harvard and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Georgetown University (97% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Georgetown graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $118,900)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($6,500 vs. $15,500)
- Harvard graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($67 vs. $160)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/