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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a parent of a college freshman.  My husband went to Georgetown for grad school and we lived in DC suburbs for 8 years.  We are Pitt undergrads.

I agree with the upthread characterizations of GW vs. AU.  They both used to be more hometown schools for DMV kids...but provide access into the DC job market.  There are many professions where that applies...pre-law, politics, and int'l relations among them.

I don't think either school stands out from the pack of good options. unless Washington is a preferred locale for college or post-college jobs.  That might be the case, but it seems your search is still broad.

I would recommend that you also look at Pitt (similar to GW in many ways) and Syracuse while you are looking at GW and American.  Simply because I think they check some similar boxes.

Broadly speaking, there is also some DCUM crossover with the University of Rochester and this type of school.

I'm sure American offers a good education but it is currently having some financial issues.  That precedes the issues the Trump Administration has caused with all the big R1 universities.
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How on earth are Pitt and GWU "similar in many ways?"  Cut me a break.  [/quote]

Why don't you tell me why they are not?  The main difference is the DC location and DC job market.  If your goal does not involve living in DC after graduation, and does not involve one of the fields (such as international relations) where it makes sense to go to school in a capital city, these are very similar schools.  I've lived in both Pittsburgh and suburban Maryland.  I've known multiple people who have cross-shopped these schools. My maid of honor went to Pitt and her sister to GW.  My cousin's child looked at Pitt but decided on GW. And I've known people from outside DC who have come to take a look at DC schools and often decided against.  Because DC isn't particularly relevant to their life plans.  It happens.  We lived there and left.  It still is a fun place to visit with many smart people.

There.  You may take your break now.[/quote]

What the hell are you talking about? I’m talking about the universities. Not the city of Pittsburgh versus Washington DC.  AI has it right:

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and George Washington University (GW) are both highly regarded universities, but they differ in several key aspects. Pitt is a large, public university with a strong focus on research, particularly in health sciences and engineering, while GW is a private university known for its location in Washington, D.C., and its strengths in political science, international affairs, and business.

You may disagree with AI on this, but it’s a lot more persuasive than “my maid of honor went to Pitt and her sister went to GW.”
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