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Overview |
Georgetown | St John's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,392 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,896 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,896 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,750 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,967 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,729 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 92% |
Admission |
Georgetown | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,485 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 3,334 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1550 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 578 students)
Georgetown vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or St John's?
- Georgetown University is 71.5% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($64,896.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Georgetown than St John's College ($64,896.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Georgetown ($27,729 vs. $37,967)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 31.8% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,984 vs. $19,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Georgetown University (92% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 85.5% larger than aid received St John's College ($46,729 vs. $25,194)
Georgetown vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at St John's (3.81)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (44.3%) than Georgetown (13.1%)
Georgetown vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or St John's? 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 St John's and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than St John's College (94% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $77,700 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $41,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/