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Overview |
George Washington | BYU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 46% |
Admission |
George Washington | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1280/1468 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Dec 16, 2023 |
Academics |
George Washington | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $113 |
Diversity |
George Washington | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 62% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | BYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or BYU?
- George Washington University is 885.2% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 885.2% higher at George Washington than Brigham Young University Provo ($62,110.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than George Washington ($13,521 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 83.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($8,560 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Brigham Young University Provo (78% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 457.4% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($35,257 vs. $6,325)
George Washington vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 4 points higher than at BYU (1290)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at BYU (29)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- BYU has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or BYU? 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 BYU and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Brigham Young University Provo (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $11,400 more per year than BYU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $69,100)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $13,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,962)
- BYU graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYU 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/