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Overview |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $278 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,922 students)
Georgetown vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or JCU?
- Georgetown University is 36% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Georgetown than John Carroll University ($61,872.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Georgetown ($30,496 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 42.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,200 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Georgetown University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 51.1% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($45,949 vs. $30,415)
Georgetown vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 289 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or JCU? 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 JCU and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than John Carroll University (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $61,300 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $57,600)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,939)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($160 vs. $278)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/