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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Emory Princeton| Georgetown University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 0% |
Admission |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 4,393 students)
Georgetown vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or West Point?
- Georgetown University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Georgetown than United States Military Academy ($61,872.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown University than United States Military Academy (34% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($45,949 vs. $0)
Georgetown vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman West Point 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 West Point (12%)
Georgetown vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or West Point? 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 West Point and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than United States Military Academy (94% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/