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Overview |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 409 students)
Georgetown vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or PHC?
- Georgetown University is 117.9% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.9% higher at Georgetown than Patrick Henry College ($61,872.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Georgetown ($26,095 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 70.8% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($11,020 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Georgetown University (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 239.6% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($45,949 vs. $13,531)
Georgetown vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or PHC? 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 PHC and Georgetown.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/