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Howard UniversityWashington, DC
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George Washington UniversityWashington, DC
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$33,344Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,990
expensive$38,050Graduate Tuitioncheaper$35,154
Less$20,762Average Financial Aid AmountMore$34,492
Admission
Lower1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Easier53.43%Acceptance RateTighter48.98%
Favorable24.31%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower22.02%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller12,886Total EnrollmentLarger25,939
Smaller9,809Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger11,482
Smaller3,077Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,457
Smaller339Online Student PopulationLarger4,979
Completion & Outcomes
Lower70%Graduate RateHigher84%
19%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower88%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty12 to 1
1,165Number of faculties2,494
Lower$102,543Average Faculty SalaryHigher$140,601
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.