College comparison

Baylor vs GW

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Baylor Waco, TX	GW Washington, DC
Acceptance rateGeorge Washington University is more selective	51%	47%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1400	1350–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,785	11,182
Avg net price	$41,104	$36,586
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Waco, TX	Washington, DC

Quick answers

Is Baylor University or George Washington University harder to get into?

George Washington University is more selective: Baylor University's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and George Washington University's is approximately 47% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Baylor University vs George Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1400 at Baylor University and 1350–1500 at George Washington University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.