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Overview |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 18,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $57,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $57,693 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $18,619 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $18,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $60,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 53% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 56,378 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 3.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.96 | ||
| 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 | 1500/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $128 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Stanford | ||
| 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Stanford based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 18,283 students)
Georgetown vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Stanford?
- Georgetown University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Stanford for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Georgetown than Stanford University ($61,872.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Georgetown ($18,279 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stanford University are 1.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($18,619 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stanford University than Georgetown University (53% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($60,619 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 63 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Stanford (3.7%)
Georgetown vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Stanford? 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 Stanford and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Georgetown University (96% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Georgetown graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $118,900)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $3,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($12,475 vs. $15,500)
- Stanford graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($128 vs. $160)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/