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Overview |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 61% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,243 students)
Georgetown vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Washington and Lee?
- Georgetown University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Georgetown than Washington and Lee University ($61,872.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Georgetown ($24,733 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 11.3% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,920 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Georgetown University (61% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($55,567 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 21 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Georgetown students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Washington and Lee University (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $29,900 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $89,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($160 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/