- Both University of Rochester and George Washington University (GWU) are private.
- University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY and GWU is located in Washington, DC.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than University of Rochester ($64,348).
- University of Rochester has tighter acceptance rate of 34.21% than GWU (40.98%).
- University of Rochester has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than GWU (1,410).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than University of Rochester (12,197 students).
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| #42 in National Universities #7 in New York | Rankings | #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | Washington, DC |
| Known as | GWU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,348 | Undergraduate | $64,990 |
| $38,863 | Graduate | $35,154 |
| $40,207 | Financial Aid | $34,492 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $80 graduate |
| 34.21% | Acceptance Rate | 40.98% |
| 23.77% | Yield | 23.60% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,197 | Total Students | 25,939 |
| 6,767 | Undergraduate | 11,482 |
| 5,430 | Graduate | 14,457 |
| 1,116 | Online Enrollment | 4,979 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $74,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $82,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,084) $11,002 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) $15,675 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 2,492 Full-time 292 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time |
| 8,960 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time |
| $119,608 for Faculties $73,638 Part-time | Average Salary | $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time |