- University of the District of Columbia is a public school while George Washington University (GWU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in District of Columbia.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than University of the District of Columbia ($13,004).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than University of the District of Columbia (3,577 students).
| University of the District of Columbia View More Rivals | George Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Washington, DC |
| Known as | GWU | |
| 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) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,152 District of Columbia residents $13,004 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $64,990 |
| $10,094 District of Columbia residents $18,608 out-of-state | Graduate | $35,154 |
| $6,302 | Financial Aid | $34,492 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 40.98% | |
| Yield | 23.60% | |
| Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,577 | Total Students | 25,939 |
| 3,057 | Undergraduate | 11,482 |
| 520 | Graduate | 14,457 |
| 13 | Online Enrollment | 4,979 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $39,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $82,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) $15,675 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 412 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 467 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time |
| $85,583 for Faculties $75,770 Part-time | Average Salary | $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time |