Georgetown University vs University of Alabama

Georgetown is more selective with an acceptance rate of 12.2% compared to 80.0%. Both schools look at GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations in their admissions process.

At sticker price, Alabama costs less over 4 years ($178,000 vs $335,328). However, financial aid can dramatically change the actual cost. Georgetown offers an average of $42,780/year in aid while Alabama offers $13,100/year. Always compare your actual net price after aid.

The average SAT score at Georgetown is 1490 and at Alabama it is 1260. Keep in mind that admitted students often score across a range, and many schools practice holistic admissions where test scores are just one factor.

Graduates of Georgetown have a higher average starting salary ($79,600 vs $58,400). Salary outcomes vary significantly by major, industry, and location — so this is a general average across all graduates.

Georgetown has a 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio while Alabama has 19:1. A lower ratio generally means smaller class sizes and more individual attention from professors.

Georgetown is located in Washington, District of Columbia (urban setting) with a 104-acre campus. Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (suburban setting) with 1,168 acres. Georgetown competes in NCAA D1 athletics and Alabama in NCAA D1.