| GWU vs. South Carolina-Upstate |
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|---|---|---|
#268 in National Universities #15 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$34,750 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,588 South Carolina Residents $23,090 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,125 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,114 South Carolina Residents $30,140 Out-of-State |
| More$26,288 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,660 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,085 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier77.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.26% |
| Lower11.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.04% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,104 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,916 |
| Smaller1,861 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,487 |
| Larger1,243 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller429 |
| Smaller1,075 | Online Student Population | Larger1,163 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Lower55% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
| 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: 1,055) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,710) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 292 | Number of faculty | 371 |
| Lower$66,017 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,642 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.