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Is GWU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$221,092 Avg Total Cost

George Washington University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a GWU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the GWU annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Expensive Price

George Washington University is ranked #1,914 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe George Washington University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1914 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  14.59 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $221,092 in Total

The average GWU student's degree will cost an estimated $221,092. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $53,925 and a typical 4.1 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$53,925
Average Years to Graduate4.1
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$221,092

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average GWU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on GWU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$179,359 In-State With Aid
$302,109 Avg Cost No Aid
4.1 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how GWU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$302,109#0F
All Students$221,092#1,914F
Only Students Receiving Aid$179,359#1,975F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$302,109#F
All Students$221,092#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$179,359#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of District of Columbia.

About 72% of GWU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what GWU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average GWU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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