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AU Georgetown Hamilton College Colgate Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Barnard NYU Middlebury Amherst Wellesley| George Washington University | Vassar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $163 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 69% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,459 students)
George Washington vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Vassar than George Washington University ($63,840.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than George Washington ($30,603 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 5.3% lower than costs at Vassar College ($15,720 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Vassar College (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 42.4% larger than aid received George Washington University ($50,193 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 111 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Vassar (18.7%)
George Washington vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Vassar? 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 Vassar and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than George Washington University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $9,182 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($15,780 vs. $24,962)
- Vassar graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($163 vs. $258)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/