<p>I understand that GW’s price is fixed for the 4 years you attend the university - you pay what the cost is your freshman year for all four years, so you know up front the total you will be expected to pay. Therefore, it can be higher than other similar colleges, but over the 4 years you may make out if others raise their tuitions on a consistent basis. In the past, the average cost increases made GW comparable, if not a better deal, than other schools.</p>