George Washington vs Syracuse
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.George Washington UniversityWashington, DCCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- George Washington lists Mass every weekday; Syracuse lists Mass 4 times a week.
- George Washington lists confession 6 times a week; Syracuse, 3 times a week.
- The average price after aid is lower at George Washington: $36,586 a year, against $38,793 at Syracuse.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at George Washington: $90,873, against $79,164 at Syracuse.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
4 times a week
Confession times
6 times a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Washington, DC
Syracuse, NY
Setting
City
City
Students
25,568
22,948
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
47%
46%
Average SAT
1433
1375
ACT middle 50%
31–34
29–32
Graduation rate
84%
84%
First-year retention
92%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$36,586
$38,793
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,440
$15,817
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,292
$15,845
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,080
$21,132
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,100
$28,780
Net price, over $110,000 income
$55,337
$55,401
Median debt
$20,449
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$90,873
$79,164
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.