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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse St Olaf NYU| George Washington University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $282 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 68% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,426 students)
George Washington vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Lawrence?
- George Washington University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at George Washington than Lawrence University ($62,110.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than George Washington ($26,368 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 36.5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,520 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 13.7% larger than aid received George Washington University ($40,089 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Lawrence University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $34,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $45,600)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,350)
- George Washington graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($258 vs. $282)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/