- Both George Washington University (GWU) and Davidson College are private.
- GWU is located in Washington, DC and Davidson College is located in Davidson, NC.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than Davidson College ($60,300).
- Davidson College has tighter acceptance rate of 20.24% than GWU (40.98%).
- Davidson College has higher SAT scores of 1,430 than GWU (1,410).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than Davidson College (1,927 students).
George Washington University View More Rivals | Davidson College View More Rivals | |
| #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #21 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Davidson, NC |
GWU| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,990 | Undergraduate | $60,300 |
| $35,154 | Graduate | |
| $34,492 | Financial Aid | $45,583 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 40.98% | Acceptance Rate | 20.24% |
| 23.60% | Yield | 45.21% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,939 | Total Students | 1,927 |
| 11,482 | Undergraduate | 1,927 |
| 14,457 | Graduate | 0 |
| 4,979 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) $15,675 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,810) $7,950 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 222 Full-time 22 Part-time |
| 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 836 Full-time 91 Part-time |
| $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,294 for Faculties $65,476 Part-time |