Georgetown vs. West Point

Comparable Facts

Compare Georgetown University in Washington, DC with United States Military Academy in West Point, New York on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Georgetown University is larger than West Point based on total student enrollment (20,031 students vs. 4,473 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Georgetown University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); United States Military Academy is in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting).
• Georgetown University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Georgetown University 11:1; United States Military Academy 6:1.

Georgetown vs. West Point Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or West Point? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Georgetown University and West Point ($68,017.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Georgetown and United States Military Academy ($68,017.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Georgetown University than at United States Military Academy (33% vs. 0%).

Georgetown vs. West Point Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or West Point? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between West Point and Georgetown.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Georgetown University (1470) is 150 points higher than at West Point (1320).
• Incoming Georgetown students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 30 at West Point).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Georgetown University 1390/1550; United States Military Academy 1200/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Georgetown University 31/35; United States Military Academy 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Georgetown - Required; West Point - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: West Point Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (12.9%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 46.7% at Georgetown vs. 77.9% at West Point.

Georgetown vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Georgetown and West Point? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Georgetown University's six-year graduation rate (94%) is higher than United States Military Academy's (80%).
• Graduates from Georgetown University have median earnings of about $118,900 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.