College comparison

GW vs Georgetown

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	GW Washington, DC	Georgetown Washington, DC
Acceptance rateGeorgetown University is more selective	47%	13%
SAT (25–75)	1350–1500	1390–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,182	7,569
Avg net price	$36,586	$40,815
Median earnings (10 yr)Georgetown reports higher median earnings	$90,873	$103,494
Graduation rate	84%	95%
Median debt	$20,449	$15,500
Economic mobility	2.2%	1.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is George Washington University or Georgetown University harder to get into?

Georgetown University is more selective: George Washington University's acceptance rate is approximately 47% and Georgetown University's is approximately 13% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for George Washington University vs Georgetown University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1350–1500 at George Washington University and 1390–1550 at Georgetown University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.