The Best Value District of Columbia Colleges

Best Value Colleges in District of Columbia for 2023

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in District of Columbia based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in District of Columbia is Georgetown University. The highest value public state college is . Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
District of Columbia Public Private 4 year

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Georgetown University
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Washington, DC
Georgetown University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Value in District of Columbia

  • 20,935enrollment
  • $30,710net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

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Gallaudet University
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Washington, DC
Gallaudet University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in District of Columbia

  • 1,433enrollment
  • $18,410net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 765-1158SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Howard University
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HBCU
Washington, DC
Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Value in District of Columbia

  • 12,065enrollment
  • $23,233net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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George Washington University
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Washington, DC
George Washington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Value in District of Columbia

  • 26,457enrollment
  • $40,308net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1490SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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American University
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Washington, DC
American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in District of Columbia

  • 14,852enrollment
  • $37,319net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1440SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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