- Both George Washington University (GWU) and Duquesne University are private.
- GWU is located in Washington, DC and Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than Duquesne University ($47,146).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 40.98% than Duquesne University (71.70%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than Duquesne University (1,240).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than Duquesne University (8,107 students).
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| #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #75 in National Universities #11 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,990 | Undergraduate | $47,146 |
| $35,154 | Graduate | $26,568 |
| $34,492 | Financial Aid | $22,716 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 40.98% | Acceptance Rate | 71.70% |
| 23.60% | Yield | 29.70% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,939 | Total Students | 8,107 |
| 11,482 | Undergraduate | 5,095 |
| 14,457 | Graduate | 3,012 |
| 4,979 | Online Enrollment | 659 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) $15,675 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,552) $8,104 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,640 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 478 Full-time 471 Part-time |
| 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,468 Full-time 641 Part-time |
| $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,544 for Faculties $65,169 Part-time |