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Overview |
Yale | George Washington | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 25,939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $62,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $62,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $15,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $42,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $35,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 78% |
Admission |
Yale | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 27,266 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 13,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $258 |
Diversity |
Yale | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 89% | ||
Campus |
Yale | George Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Yale based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 14,776 students)
Yale vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or George Washington?
- Yale University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Yale than George Washington University ($62,250.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than George Washington ($18,647 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 17.4% lower than costs at Yale University ($15,720 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Yale University (78% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 80.2% larger than aid received George Washington University ($63,523 vs. $35,257)
Yale vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 204 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Yale students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than George Washington University (97% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $37,900 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $80,500)
- Yale University students graduate with a $11,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,962)
- Yale graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($139 vs. $258)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/