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Overview |
UConn | George Washington | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 25,568 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $64,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $64,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $45,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $35,367 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 77% |
Admission |
UConn | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 27,094 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 11,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 43.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
UConn | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 88% | ||
Campus |
UConn | George Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 25,568 students)
UConn vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or George Washington?
- George Washington University is 296.2% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at George Washington than University of Connecticut ($64,700.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than George Washington ($22,324 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 16.5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,996 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of Connecticut (77% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 108.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($35,367 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or UConn .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 44 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than George Washington (43.5%)
UConn vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or George Washington? 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 George Washington and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than George Washington University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $18,500 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $3,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,962)
- UConn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/