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George Washington University vs Georgetown University: which has better ROI?

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The verdict

Georgetown University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $163,260 in 3 years versus 3.4 years at George Washington University, on median earnings of $103,494 vs $90,873 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgetown University
Net price / yr$36,586$40,815
Total net cost$146,344$163,260
Median earnings, 10 yrs$90,873$103,494
Median debt$20,449$15,500
Payback3.4 yrs3 yrs
20-year net return$703,916$939,420

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.