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Overview |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $250 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 955 students)
Georgetown vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Washington College?
- Georgetown University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Georgetown than Washington College ($61,872.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Georgetown ($31,650 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 36.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,834 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Georgetown University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Washington College ($45,949 vs. $35,683)
Georgetown vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Washington College? 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 College and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Washington College (94% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $68,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $50,800)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $24,250)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($160 vs. $250)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/