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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Penn State Erie-Behrend College Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 63% |
Admission |
George Washington | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 27% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 4,572 students)
George Washington vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Penn State Harrisburg?
- George Washington University is 303.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.2% higher at George Washington than Penn State Harrisburg ($62,110.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than George Washington ($22,096 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,978 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Penn State Harrisburg (78% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 296.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($35,257 vs. $8,882)
George Washington vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 251 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $55,300)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,818)
- George Washington graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/