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Overview |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 57% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1430/1535 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $163 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,459 students)
Georgetown vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Georgetown for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Vassar than Georgetown University ($63,840.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Georgetown ($30,603 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 13.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,560 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than Georgetown University (57% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($50,193 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 11 points higher than at Vassar (1405)
- Incoming Georgetown students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Vassar (32)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Vassar (3.86)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Vassar College (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $60,500 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $58,400)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Vassar graduates. ($15,500 vs. $15,780)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Vassar graduates. ($160 vs. $163)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/