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Overview |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,392 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,896 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,896 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,750 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,967 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,729 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 48% |
Admission |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,485 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 3,334 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1550 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $205 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than WUSTL based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 16,500 students)
Georgetown vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or WUSTL ?
- Georgetown University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($64,896.00 vs. $61,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Georgetown than Washington University in St Louis ($64,896.00 vs. $61,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Georgetown ($22,440 vs. $37,967)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown University are 5.2% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($19,750 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington University in St Louis than Georgetown University (48% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 30.6% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($61,036 vs. $46,729)
Georgetown vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 53 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (13.1%) than WUSTL (12%)
Georgetown vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Washington University in St Louis (94% vs. 93%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $36,100 more per year than WUSTL graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $82,800)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $4,400 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,900)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($160 vs. $205)
- More WUSTL 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/