Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in District Of Columbia. By school type, there are 1 public and 8 private schools in best schools in District Of Columbia. By school level, all 9 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | George Washington University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | American University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Howard University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Strayer University-District of Columbia | Washington, DC | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | University of the District of Columbia | Washington, DC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in District Of Columbia is $31,142 for State residents and $37,024 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 58.00% and graduation rate is 65.00%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University | $62,052 | 11.98% | 95% | 11:1 | 20,935 |
| 2 | George Washington University | $62,200 | 49.71% | 84% | 12:1 | 26,457 |
| 3 | American University | $53,889 | 64.09% | 79% | 12:1 | 14,852 |
| 4 | Gallaudet University | $17,712 | 61.69% | 58% | 6:1 | 1,433 |
| 5 | Howard University | $31,050 | 35.25% | 64% | 13:1 | 12,065 |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | $54,186 | 86.01% | 74% | 11:1 | 5,059 |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | $25,610 | 97.29% | 41% | 11:1 | 1,862 |
| 8 | Strayer University-District of Columbia | $13,515 | - | - | 27:1 | 446 |
| 9 | University of the District of Columbia | $6,151 / $13,004 | - | 25% | 8:1 | 3,476 |
| Average | $31,142 / $37,024 | 58.00% | 65.00% | 12.33:1 | 9,621 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in District of Columbiaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.