- Both George Washington University (GWU) and Saint Joseph's University are private.
- GWU is located in Washington, DC and Saint Joseph's University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than Saint Joseph's University ($51,340).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 40.98% than Saint Joseph's University (77.18%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than Saint Joseph's University (1,230).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than Saint Joseph's University (7,861 students).
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| #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #20 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 (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,990 | Undergraduate | $51,340 |
| $35,154 | Graduate | $19,786 |
| $34,492 | Financial Aid | $25,145 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 40.98% | Acceptance Rate | 77.18% |
| 23.60% | Yield | 15.54% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,939 | Total Students | 7,861 |
| 11,482 | Undergraduate | 5,071 |
| 14,457 | Graduate | 2,790 |
| 4,979 | Online Enrollment | 1,805 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,900 |
| 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: 2,925) $9,710 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 | 10 to 1 |
| 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 268 Full-time 307 Part-time |
| 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 819 Full-time 342 Part-time |
| $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,514 for Faculties $72,720 Part-time |