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AU Georgetown UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond| George Washington University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 60% |
Admission |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 8% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or UNC Charlotte?
- George Washington University is 1,529.3% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.3% higher at George Washington than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($62,110.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than George Washington ($13,951 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 21.9% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,896 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (78% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 345.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($35,257 vs. $7,907)
George Washington vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 201 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (81% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $31,900 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $48,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $1,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,962)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/