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Overview |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 46% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 67.9% | ||
| 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 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $213 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Penn?
- Georgetown University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Georgetown than University of Pennsylvania ($61,872.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Georgetown ($26,123 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 5.2% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,888 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pennsylvania than Georgetown University (46% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 24.4% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($57,175 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 41 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Penn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Penn 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 Penn (6.5%)
Georgetown vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Penn? 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 Penn and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Georgetown University (96% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,700 more per year than Georgetown graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $118,900)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $5,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($15,500 vs. $20,633)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($160 vs. $213)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/