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AU Georgetown UCLA Stanford NYU Pomona Loyola Marymount Claremont McKenna Cornell UC Berkeley Northeastern UCSD| University of Southern California | George Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC | George Washington | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 48,945 | 25,939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usc.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,468 | $62,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,468 | $62,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,436 | $15,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,808 | $42,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,262 | $35,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 78% |
Admission |
USC | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,062 | 27,266 | ||
| Admitted | 8,304 | 13,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
USC | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,500 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,375 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
USC | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
USC | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 89% | ||
Campus |
USC | George Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 25,939 students)
USC vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC or George Washington?
- University of Southern California is 2.2% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at USC than George Washington University ($63,468.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than George Washington ($36,808 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($15,720 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of Southern California (78% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 28.4% larger than aid received George Washington University ($45,262 vs. $35,257)
USC vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or USC .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 97 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming USC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than USC (12%)
USC vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC 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 USC.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than George Washington University (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $5,000 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $80,500)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,587 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($22,375 vs. $24,962)
- USC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/