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Overview |
Georgetown | NYU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 45% |
Admission |
Georgetown | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Georgetown | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or NYU?
- Georgetown University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Georgetown than New York University ($61,872.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Georgetown ($29,499 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown University are 7.7% lower than costs at New York University ($18,824 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York University than Georgetown University (45% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($47,096 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 56 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or NYU? 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 NYU and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than New York University (94% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $42,900 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $76,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,250)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($160 vs. $240)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/