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WashU (St. Louis) vs University of Georgia: Which is Better?

Side-by-side comparison of acceptance rates, SAT scores, tuition, earnings, and more, updated with the latest College Scorecard data.

School

WashU (St. Louis)

St. Louis, MO

School

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Head-to-Head Stats

MetricWashUUGA
Acceptance Rate12.0%wins37.2%
SAT Range (25th–75th)1500–1570wins1160–1390
ACT Range (25th–75th)33–35wins25–32
Tuition (Out-of-State)$62,982$30,220wins
Avg Net Price$22,117$13,816wins
Median Earnings (10 yr)$86,182wins$68,726
Graduation Rate94.5%wins87.2%
Retention Rate95.9%wins94.5%
Student–Faculty Ratio7:1wins17:1
Total Enrollment7,89731,310wins

Verdict

Based on the data above, WashU edges out UGA on 7 of 10 measurable categories, including key factors like acceptance rate, earnings, and graduation rate. That said, the right choice depends heavily on your major, financial situation, and campus culture fit.

WashU Strengths

  • Acceptance Rate: 12.0%
  • SAT Range (25th–75th): 1500–1570
  • ACT Range (25th–75th): 33–35
  • Median Earnings (10 yr): $86,182

UGA Strengths

  • Tuition (Out-of-State): $30,220
  • Avg Net Price: $13,816
  • Total Enrollment: 31,310

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