George Washington vs. Utah vs. USC vs. Ohio State

Comparable Facts

Compare George Washington University in Washington, DC with University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Utah is larger than George Washington based on total student enrollment (36,894 students vs. 25,374 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• George Washington University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT (Midsize City setting).
• George Washington University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Utah is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: George Washington University 13:1; University of Utah 19:1.

George Washington vs. Utah Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Utah? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than George Washington ($16,583 vs. $46,485).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 21.3% lower than at George Washington University ($13,315 vs. $16,920).
• George Washington University is 603.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Utah (about $58,090 more per year; $67,710.00 vs. $9,620.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 119.4% higher at George Washington than at University of Utah (about $36,850 more per year; $67,710.00 vs. $30,860.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at George Washington University than at University of Utah (78% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 194.3% larger than aid received by University of Utah students ($37,500 vs. $12,744).

George Washington vs. Utah Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Utah? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Utah and George Washington.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at George Washington University (1430) is 140 points higher than at Utah (1290).
• Incoming George Washington students have a 7 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (32 vs. 25 at Utah).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: George Washington University 1350/1500; University of Utah 1190/1380.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: George Washington University 31/34; University of Utah 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: George Washington - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional); Utah - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Typical fall application deadline: George Washington Jan 5, 2027; Utah Apr 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Utah (3.64).
• Utah has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than George Washington (47.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.3% at George Washington vs. 26% at Utah.

George Washington vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for George Washington and Utah? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• George Washington University's six-year graduation rate (81%) is higher than University of Utah's (55%).
• Graduates from George Washington University earn a median of about $19,200 more per year than Utah graduates about ten years after starting college ($80,500 vs. $61,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Utah graduates have a $9,962 lower median loan debt than George Washington graduates ($15,000 vs. $24,962).
• Among borrowers, Utah graduates have an estimated $103 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than George Washington graduates ($155 vs. $258).
• More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.