- Both George Washington University (GWU) and La Salle University are private.
- GWU is located in Washington, DC and La Salle University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than La Salle University ($35,570).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 40.98% than La Salle University (79.27%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than La Salle University (1,140).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than La Salle University (4,049 students).
George Washington University View More Rivals | La Salle University View More Rivals | |
| #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #40 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Philadelphia, 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,990 | Undergraduate | $35,570 |
| $35,154 | Graduate | $27,770 |
| $34,492 | Financial Aid | $24,196 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 40.98% | Acceptance Rate | 79.27% |
| 23.60% | Yield | 20.21% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,939 | Total Students | 4,049 |
| 11,482 | Undergraduate | 2,773 |
| 14,457 | Graduate | 1,276 |
| 4,979 | Online Enrollment | 1,293 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,100 |
| 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: 1,962) $8,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 196 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 569 Full-time 247 Part-time |
| $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,318 for Faculties $68,084 Part-time |