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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | SVU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
George Washington | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 73% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,053 students)
George Washington vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or SVU?
- George Washington University is 229.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.4% higher at George Washington than Southern Virginia University ($62,110.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than George Washington ($23,274 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 71.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($9,150 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 330.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($35,257 vs. $8,188)
George Washington vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 253 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or SVU? 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 SVU and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Southern Virginia University (81% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $39,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,308 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,962)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/