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Washington, DC · Washington, DC
| The Catholic University of America | George Washington University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,561/yr | $36,586/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,358/yr | $17,440/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $20,449 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,895/yr | $17,292/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,723/yr | $22,080/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,295/yr | $28,100/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $37,651/yr | $55,337/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,200/yr | $16,920/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,200/yr | $16,920/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,216/yr | $1,450/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,502/yr | $1,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $75,481/yr | $83,856/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $58,378/yr | $67,710/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $58,378/yr | $67,710/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 48% | 32% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 47% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1350–1500 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1433 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 31–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 32–35 · Math 27–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,874 | 27,094 |
| Students accepted | 4,925 | 11,798 |
| Students who enrolled | 861 | 2,539 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 12% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 79% | 84% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $73,250/yr | $90,873/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $47,330–$101,075 | $62,102–$130,294 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 76% | 85% |
| White students graduating | 82% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 55% | 86% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 78% | 83% |
| Asian students graduating | 76% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $63,217/yr | $71,607/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 88% |
| Graduate on time | 73% | 76% |
| Pell students who graduate | 68% | 85% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 76% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $70,095/yr | $78,974/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Health Professions 13% · Social Sciences 11% | Social Sciences 33% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Health Professions 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Social Sciences — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Philosophy & Religious Studies — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $133,420/yr | Human Resources Management and Services — $136,925/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,154 | 11,182 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,066 | 13,697 |
| Average professor pay | $11,252/mo | $16,784/mo |
| Full-time professors | 53% | 49% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $114,619 | $71,358 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1887 | 1821 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| Men | 46% | 36% |
| Women | 54% | 64% |
| White students | 54% | 48% |
| Black students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 22% | 14% |
| Asian students | 3.3% | 16% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5.6% |
| Other / not reported | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 10% | 16% |
| Part-time students | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $22,922/yr | $24,525/yr |
| Endowment | $382.6M | $2.6B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,988 | 7,274 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,780/yr | $14,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,590/yr | $5,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Navy |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 673 | 420 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $14.2M |
| Athletics budget | $6.1M | $41.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.1M | $41.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $79,463 | $531,522 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.