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AU Georgetown Purdue Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Case Western Villanova RPI Miami| George Washington University | Rose Hulman Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1290/1483 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 63% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Rose-Hulman | ||
| 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 Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,188 students)
George Washington vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Rose-Hulman?
- George Washington University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at George Washington than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($62,110.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than George Washington ($41,678 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 5.9% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($15,720 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($35,257 vs. $30,973)
George Washington vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 28 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $3,700 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $80,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/