<p>American and George Washington are both on the same level for International Studies, there is no real difference. Both schools are excellent.</p>
<p>The difference between American and George Washington is the campus. American has a more standard college campus, with a quad and is generally secluded from the city (although the city is easily accessible from American). George Washington has an urban campus, right in the city but is stretched across city blocks.</p>
<p>For me personally, I preferred the American feel, and so I am attending there. I highly recommend visiting both, and seeing what your personal preference to the campus is.</p>