Colleges Compare George Washington University vs American University George Washington University vs American 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 George Washington University American University Admit rate 47% 66% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1310–1450 1320–1440 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 31–34 30–33 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost Measure George Washington University American University Sticker price per year $87,253 $79,369 Average paid after grants $35,760 $41,302
What families with aid paid, by income Measure George Washington University American University Under $30,000 $19,440 $28,397 $30,000–$48,000 $17,768 $19,487 $48,000–$75,000 $21,338 $27,150 $75,000–$110,000 $28,010 $31,984 Over $110,000 $52,577 $53,571
After you start Measure George Washington University American University Undergrads 11,182 7,266 Graduate within 6 years 85% 78% Come back for year two 92% 88% Median earnings 10 years after starting $96,691 $85,458 Median debt at graduation $19,857 $22,250
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