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Overview |
UD | George Washington | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 25,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $62,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $62,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $42,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $35,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 78% |
Admission |
UD | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 27,266 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 13,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1330/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
UD | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 89% | ||
Campus |
UD | George Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or George Washington?
- George Washington University is 364.5% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at George Washington than University of Delaware ($62,110.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than George Washington ($18,044 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 10.4% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,234 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than George Washington University (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 184.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($35,257 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or UD .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 96 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than George Washington (49%)
UD vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of Delaware (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $19,200 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $759 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,203 vs. $24,962)
- UD graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/