GMU vs. GWU |
#174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #40 in National Universities |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,990 |
expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$35,154 |
Less$9,810 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,492 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
Easier90.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.98% |
Favorable23.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.02% |
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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger39,049 | Total Enrollment | Smaller25,939 |
Larger27,014 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,482 |
Smaller12,035 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,457 |
Larger7,421 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,979 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
2,693 | Number of faculties | 2,494 |
Lower$116,607 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$140,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.