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AU Georgetown Hofstra Adelphi University Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Queens College Villanova Manhattan College| George Washington University | St John's University New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | St John's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
George Washington | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 18% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 19,663 students)
George Washington vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or St John's?
- George Washington University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at George Washington than St John's University New York ($62,110.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than George Washington ($26,052 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 19.5% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,720 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 8.1% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($35,257 vs. $32,626)
George Washington vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 214 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or St John's? 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 St John's and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than St John's University New York (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $19,100 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $61,400)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/