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Overview |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,081 | 20,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #32 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | georgetown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $64,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $64,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,180 | $19,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,044 | $37,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,076 | $46,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 36% |
Admission |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,803 | 25,485 | ||
| Admitted | 2,332 | 3,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.4% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1390/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $118,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $160 |
Diversity |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Georgetown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Yale based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 15,081 students)
Yale vs. Georgetown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Georgetown?
- Georgetown University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Yale for in-state tuition ($64,896.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Georgetown than Yale University ($64,896.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Georgetown ($26,044 vs. $37,967)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yale University are 3% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($19,180 vs. $19,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yale University than Georgetown University (54% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($59,076 vs. $46,729)
Yale vs. Georgetown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Georgetown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 82 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Yale students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (13.1%) than Yale (4.5%)
Yale vs. Georgetown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale or Georgetown? 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 Georgetown and Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Georgetown University (97% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $500 more per year than Yale graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $118,400)
- Yale University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($13,500 vs. $15,500)
- Yale graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($139 vs. $160)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/