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Institutional Characteristics

The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 4 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 4 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Academic Comparison - Selected Colleges
NameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
American University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Georgetown University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Howard University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Institute of World Politics Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeMaster, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $41,537 for State residents and $46,542 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 35.43% and graduation rate is 81.33%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Key Facts Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
American University $56,543 40.63% 79% 11:113,885
Georgetown University $65,081 12.23% 95% 11:120,984
Howard University $33,344 53.43% 70% 14:112,886
Institute of World Politics $31,200 - - -131
Average$41,537 / $46,54235.43%81.33%12.00:111,972