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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | LVC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 19% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,080 students)
George Washington vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or LVC?
- George Washington University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at George Washington than Lebanon Valley College ($62,110.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than George Washington ($26,743 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 18.9% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,220 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 0% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($35,257 vs. $35,245)
George Washington vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or LVC? 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 LVC and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Lebanon Valley College (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $33,000 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $47,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/