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Overview |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,527 students)
Georgetown vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Ursinus College?
- Georgetown University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Georgetown than Ursinus College ($61,872.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Georgetown ($33,546 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 28.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,624 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Georgetown University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($45,949 vs. $40,075)
Georgetown vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Ursinus College (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $60,900 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $58,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/