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Overview |
Georgetown | Northwestern | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Evanston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 23,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #15 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | northwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Northwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $62,391 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $62,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $19,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $22,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $61,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 50% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Northwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 51,261 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 7.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Northwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Northwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $200 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Northwestern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Northwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Northwestern | ||
| 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Northwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Northwestern?
- Northwestern University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Georgetown for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Northwestern than Georgetown University ($62,391.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Georgetown ($22,095 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown University are 3.3% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($18,824 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern University than Georgetown University (50% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($61,716 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Northwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Northwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 44 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Georgetown vs. Northwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Northwestern? 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 Northwestern and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is the same as at Northwestern University (94% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $29,100 more per year than Northwestern graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $89,800)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $3,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,378)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern graduates. ($160 vs. $200)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/