Key differences on Getting in
- 1
George Washington's yield is 9 pts higher than Fordham's
Yield rate - 2
George Washington admits 47% vs. 59% at Fordham
Acceptance rate - 3
George Washington's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Fordham's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- George WashingtonVery selective
- FordhamVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- George WashingtonRequired for some applicants
- FordhamTest-optional
How they read a record
George Washington
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered.
Fordham
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 72% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | George Washington | Fordham |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Important |
| Essay | Important | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:George Washington University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;George Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;George Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why