Is Georgetown harder to get into than George Washington for undergraduate admissions?

Yes. Georgetown is notably harder to get into than George Washington for undergraduate admission, and most applicants should treat it as a more selective reach. Georgetown’s applicant pool is typically stronger on average, its process is more restrictive in some ways, and it tends to expect a very polished academic record with clear evidence that you can handle a demanding curriculum.

Georgetown is the place to think about if you are the kind of student aiming at highly selective private universities and you have sustained academic strength across several years. It tends to attract applicants with very strong grades, rigorous coursework, and a clear interest in areas the school is known for, such as politics, international affairs, business, and public service.

George Washington is still selective, but it is usually more attainable for a broader range of strong students. It appeals to applicants who want a serious academic environment in D.C. with lots of internship access, but whose profile may not be quite as strong or as nationally competitive as the typical Georgetown admit. In practice, many students who are competitive at GW would still see Georgetown as a reach, while students who are comfortably competitive at Georgetown would often also be viable applicants at GW.

So if your question is simply which school is tougher from an admissions standpoint, Georgetown is the harder one by a meaningful margin.