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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Elizabethtown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 27% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,021 students)
George Washington vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Elizabethtown College?
- George Washington University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at George Washington than Elizabethtown College ($62,110.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than George Washington ($26,723 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 24.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,642 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($35,257 vs. $21,405)
George Washington vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 169 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elizabethtown College (26)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Elizabethtown College (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $28,700 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $51,800)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/