| Davidson vs. GMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,300 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| More$45,583 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,430 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter16.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.00% |
| Favorable49.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.02% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,927 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,049 |
| Smaller1,927 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,014 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 12,035 |
| - | Online Student Population | 7,421 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,810) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 244 | Number of faculties | 2,693 |
| Lower$107,940 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,607 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.