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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Case Western Northwestern Penn Emory| Georgetown University | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | U of R | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 71% |
Admission |
Georgetown | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $253 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Georgetown | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | U of R | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 12,197 students)
Georgetown vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or U of R?
- Georgetown University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Georgetown than University of Rochester ($61,872.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than U of R ($35,566 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 3.2% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($18,232 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Georgetown University (71% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 15.7% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($45,949 vs. $39,715)
Georgetown vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or U of R? 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 U of R and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than University of Rochester (94% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $47,900 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $71,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($15,500 vs. $24,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($160 vs. $253)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/