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Overview |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 18,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #7 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | uchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $61,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $61,179 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $36,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $48,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 52% |
Admission |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 37,522 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 5.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $98,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $149 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | UChicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 18,339 students)
Georgetown vs. UChicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or UChicago?
- Georgetown University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than UChicago for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Georgetown than University of Chicago ($61,872.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than UChicago ($35,566 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Chicago are 2.3% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($18,396 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than Georgetown University (52% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 5.4% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($48,422 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. UChicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or UChicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UChicago or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 90 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than UChicago (5.4%)
Georgetown vs. UChicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or UChicago? 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 UChicago and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than University of Chicago (94% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $20,400 more per year than UChicago graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $98,500)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,500)
- UChicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($149 vs. $160)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/