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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 84% |
Admission |
George Washington | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 17% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 718 students)
George Washington vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Penn State York?
- George Washington University is 324.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.4% higher at George Washington than Penn State York ($62,110.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than George Washington ($18,910 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 21.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,984 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than George Washington University (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 317.7% larger than aid received Penn State York ($35,257 vs. $8,440)
George Washington vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 244 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Penn State York? 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 York and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Penn State York (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,818)
- George Washington graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/