Colleges Compare American University vs George Washington University American University vs George Washington University George Washington University is harder to get into (47% vs 66% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $35,760 vs $41,302 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure American University George Washington University Admit rate 66% 47% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1320–1440 1310–1450 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 30–33 31–34 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost Measure American University George Washington University Sticker price per year $79,369 $87,253 Average paid after grants $41,302 $35,760
What families with aid paid, by income Measure American University George Washington University Under $30,000 $28,397 $19,440 $30,000–$48,000 $19,487 $17,768 $48,000–$75,000 $27,150 $21,338 $75,000–$110,000 $31,984 $28,010 Over $110,000 $53,571 $52,577
After you start Measure American University George Washington University Undergrads 7,266 11,182 Graduate within 6 years 78% 85% Come back for year two 88% 92% Median earnings 10 years after starting $85,458 $96,691 Median debt at graduation $22,250 $19,857
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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