UVA or Georgetown

[Anonymous]

DS really wants to go to Georgetown. People seem surprised that he would want to go to Georgetown over UVA since they are similarly ranked and UVA would cost 1/3 the tuition. In our circles, tons of students go to UVA but very few seem to pick Georgetown.

Is it because of cost?

[Anonymous]

Well, friend, come back after both schools’ EA decisions on your kid’s app are in. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Are you coming from public or private OP?

[Anonymous]

For one thing, they are in very different locations, which impacts one's experience. Many people would not choose an urban campus if they had a choice. Others do, since there are several universities in D.C., but that's not to everyone's taste.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS really wants to go to Georgetown. People seem surprised that he would want to go to Georgetown over UVA since they are similarly ranked and UVA would cost 1/3 the tuition. In our circles, tons of students go to UVA but very few seem to pick Georgetown.

Is it because of cost?

Georgetown is hard to get in, especially for engineering major. Their acceptance rate is practically 0%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS really wants to go to Georgetown. People seem surprised that he would want to go to Georgetown over UVA since they are similarly ranked and UVA would cost 1/3 the tuition. In our circles, tons of students go to UVA but very few seem to pick Georgetown.

Is it because of cost?

Georgetown is hard to get in, especially for engineering major. Their acceptance rate is practically 0%.

Right. Because there is no engineering school.

[Anonymous]

Well for one thing, I believe UVA is a nicer campus...and if it's cheaper, this should be a no brainer. Georgetown big disappointment in our campus tour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well for one thing, I believe UVA is a nicer campus...and if it's cheaper, this should be a no brainer. Georgetown big disappointment in our campus tour.

But UVA is full of rednecks.

[Anonymous]

Both are overrated but Georgetown significantly more so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well for one thing, I believe UVA is a nicer campus...and if it's cheaper, this should be a no brainer. Georgetown big disappointment in our campus tour.

But UVA is full of rednecks.

Is it? Hmm haven’t seen one yet.

[Anonymous]

Charolottesville around the campus is really nice, but you couldn't pay me enough to go to UVA.

[Anonymous]

OP
1. UVA instate way less expensive so yes for some a consideration.
2. Religion Catholic not everyone is comfortable with a religious College. I personally would never send my kid given the Child Abuse scandal and the way it's been handled nope never.

Georgetown is a great school, just not for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP
1. UVA instate way less expensive so yes for some a consideration.
2. Religion Catholic not everyone is comfortable with a religious College. I personally would never send my kid given the Child Abuse scandal and the way it's been handled nope never.

Is GU “religious” at all? How, exactly? Priests and nuns teach classes? Required mass attendance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP
1. UVA instate way less expensive so yes for some a consideration.
2. Religion Catholic not everyone is comfortable with a religious College. I personally would never send my kid given the Child Abuse scandal and the way it's been handled nope never.

Is GU “religious” at all? How, exactly? Priests and nuns teach classes? Required mass attendance?

LOL you missed that it's
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic (Jesuit)

so yeah The Catholic church is involved. With prestigious Catholic thinkers on its faculty, a 51 percent Catholic student body, strong Mass attendance, and a robust campus ministry, Georgetown is a great place to be for a Catholic of serious faith.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the major but for safety, tech/engineering and in state tuition uva wins