Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The George Washington University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C.
| Georgetown University | George Washington University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 22 US News 2024 # 187 Times Higher Education 2024 # 297 QS World University 2024 | # 67 US News 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 340 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 136 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 53 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 15 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 92 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 58 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 35 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -71 PG Programs -67 |
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9 % | 40.2 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 680 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1380 TOEFL - 100 | IELTS - 6.5 SAT - 1280 TOEFL - 90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 51300.40 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59700 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17638 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 59780 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32250 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27500 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120 | Engineering graduates earn an average pay of $123,238. Median salary of undergraduate programs is $50k. 96% of the students get employed or continue their education. |
| application requirements | Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. | Submit official transcripts Submit scores of standardized tests Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | McDonough School of Business | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.3/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | Georgetown University | George Washington University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1789 | 1821 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 56% Male, 44% Female | 40% Male, 60% Female |
| Location Facts | The university has 4 campuses in Washington DC located in neighborhood of Georgetown, Claredon and Virginia. The main campus is located on elevated site of Potomac River. | GW has three fully integrated campuses in the Washington, D.C. area. These are the Foggy Bottom Campus, the Mount Vernon Campus, and the Virginia Science and Technology Campus |
| Library | Total books collection- 3,115,408. Journals- 220,486. Films- 46,054. Primary Source Collections- 1000. The university has 10 libraries. | Libraries that are part of the university includes the flagship Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library on the main campus in Foggy Bottom, Eckles Library on the Mount Vernon Campus in Northwest DC. |
| Campus Life | The university has 350 clubs and organizations, 17 UG residence, and explore over 2,000 dining places in D.C. There are 5 outdoor spaces on-campus helping in unwinding. There are 15 coffee shops within 10 blocks of the university. You can also serve the D.C community by volunteering. There are also various sports teams to join and wellness activities to indulge in. | Living at GW grants you the rare opportunity to encounter a variety of new cultural experiences while learning and interning at world-class institutions. Residence hall life is an essential aspect of your college experience, and some of your lifelong friends will first be your neighbors and roommates. During your time at GW, you’ll likely find fellow students who share your interests. Whether it's leadership, politics, arts and culture, athletics or service that moves you, GW students engage in more than 450 clubs and student organizations on campus. Pursuing your passions and sharing your diversity plays an integral role in building our community. University's open dining plan provides flexibility and personalization, offering you the opportunity to use yours at more than 80 dining and grocery partners on or near the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses, and around the city. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $10824 | #On campus - $13000 #Off campus (not with family) - $13000 #Off campus (with family) - $1500 |
| Famous Alumni | Antonin Scalia (former associate justice of Supreme Court of US), Chris Sacca (investor), Bradley Cooper (actor), Dick Durbin (US Senator), Robert Gates (former US secretary of defense), Saad Hariri (former PM Lebanon), Robert Lighthizer (US trade representative), Lisa Murkowski (US Senator), etc. | Derek Curtis Bok, President of Harvard University Lee Kun-Hee, Chairman of Samsung Group |
| City Life | Washington is home to 170 embassies, 2000 world-class restaurants, 17 attractions like museums, zoo, etc, and 34 national parks and monuments. D.C is home to a number of recruiters ranging from marketing, finance, biological sciences, and others. The unemployment rate for June 2020 is 8.6% | The Washington, D.C., metro area has the perks of a large urban area. It's serviced by an extensive public transit system and is home to plenty of restaurants, performance venues, museums, public parks and other cultural sites. Meanwhile, each neighborhood in the district and its surrounding towns has its own atmosphere. Residents gather for block parties, mingle at dog parks and converse at coffee shops, creating an ambiance similar to that of a much smaller community. Living in the district is expensive. The median home sale price is significantly higher than the national median. Your cost of living also depends on where in the metro area's four quadrants you choose to live. |
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