| American vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#51 in National Universities | Rankings* | #40 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$58,771 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,710 |
| expensive$36,754 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$36,414 |
| Less$32,205 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,798 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,430 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier61.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter47.09% |
| Lower15.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.33% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,321 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,374 |
| Smaller7,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,677 |
| Smaller4,845 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,697 |
| Smaller895 | Online Student Population | Larger3,989 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,662 | Number of faculty | 2,617 |
| Lower$123,494 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$151,751 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.