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