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Overview |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 43% |
Admission |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 77% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | WUSTL | ||
| 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 WUSTL based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 17,012 students)
George Washington vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or WUSTL ?
- George Washington University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at George Washington than Washington University in St Louis ($62,110.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than George Washington ($23,432 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 17.5% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($15,720 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Washington University in St Louis (78% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 65% larger than aid received George Washington University ($58,188 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 175 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
George Washington vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than George Washington University (93% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $2,300 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $80,500)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,900 vs. $24,962)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/