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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.
Academic Comparison - Best Schools In District Of Columbia
RankNameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
1 Georgetown University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
2 George Washington University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
3 American University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
4 Gallaudet University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
5 Howard University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
6 The Catholic University of America Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
7 Trinity Washington University Washington, DCPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
8 Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DCPrivate (for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
9 University of the District of Columbia Washington, DCPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, 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 $38,579 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 56.72% and graduation rate is 59.78%. 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 Best Schools In District Of Columbia
RankNameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
1 Georgetown University $65,081 12.23% 95% 11:120,984
2 George Washington University $64,990 48.98% 84% 12:125,939
3 American University $56,543 40.63% 79% 11:113,885
4 Gallaudet University $18,382 59.21% 43% 6:11,322
5 Howard University $33,344 53.43% 70% 14:112,886
6 The Catholic University of America $55,834 85.59% 76% 11:14,968
7 Trinity Washington University $26,110 96.97% 38% 12:11,895
8 Strayer University-District of Columbia $13,920 - 18% 41:1362
9 University of the District of Columbia $6,152 / $13,004 - 35% 6:13,577
Average$31,142 / $38,57956.72%59.78%13.78:19,535
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.