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AU Georgetown Swarthmore Vassar Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury William & Mary| George Washington University | Haverford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 45% |
Admission |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $134 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 73% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Haverford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,421 students)
George Washington vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Haverford College than George Washington University ($62,850.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than George Washington ($23,476 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 14.4% lower than costs at Haverford College ($15,720 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Haverford College (78% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 64.5% larger than aid received George Washington University ($57,999 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 139 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
George Washington vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Haverford 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 Haverford College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than George Washington University (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $11,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($13,000 vs. $24,962)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($134 vs. $258)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/