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George Washington University vs Strayer University-Global Region: which has better ROI?

Private nonprofit, Washington DC · vs · Private for-profit, Washington DC

The verdict

George Washington University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $146,344 in 3.4 years versus not at all at Strayer University-Global Region, on median earnings of $90,873 vs $40,092 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureGeorge Washington UniversityStrayer University-Global Region
Net price / yr$36,586$17,833
Total net cost$146,344$71,332
Median earnings, 10 yrs$90,873$40,092
Median debt$20,449$40,621
Payback3.4 yrs
20-year net return$703,916$-236,692

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