George Washington vs University of Rochester
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.University of RochesterRochester, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- George Washington lists Mass every weekday; University of Rochester lists Mass 4 times a week.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Rochester has the lower price after aid: $9,678 a year, against $17,440 at George Washington.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Rochester: $29,278 a year, against $36,586 at George Washington.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at George Washington: $90,873, against $79,042 at University of Rochester.
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
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
2 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Washington, DC
Rochester, NY
Setting
City
City
Students
25,568
12,160
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%
40%
Average SAT
1433
1488
ACT middle 50%
31–34
31–34
Graduation rate
84%
85%
First-year retention
92%
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$36,586
$29,278
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,440
$9,678
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,292
$12,185
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,080
$21,087
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,100
$27,883
Net price, over $110,000 income
$55,337
$46,801
Median debt
$20,449
$21,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$90,873
$79,042
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.