| GWU vs. Radford |
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|---|---|---|
#268 in National Universities #15 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #77 in Federal Region III Universities #37 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$34,750 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,548 Virginia Residents $25,633 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,125 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,762 Virginia Residents $23,525 Out-of-State |
| More$26,288 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,601 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,085 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter77.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.53% |
| Lower11.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.43% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 Legacy status | 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,104 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,812 |
| Smaller1,861 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,161 |
| Smaller1,243 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,651 |
| Smaller1,075 | Online Student Population | Larger1,759 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher33% |
| Lower55% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,226) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,666) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 292 | Number of faculty | 651 |
| Lower$66,017 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,834 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.