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Overview |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 52% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1490/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Georgetown for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Columbia than Georgetown University ($62,570.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Georgetown ($22,058 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 15.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,286 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than Georgetown University (52% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 32.9% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($61,061 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 57 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Georgetown vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Columbia University in the City of New York (94% vs. 93%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Columbia graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $107,600)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($160 vs. $222)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/