| GMU vs. La Salle |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #50 in Federal Region III Universities #81 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,220 Virginia Residents $38,688 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$37,800 |
| expensive$17,964 Virginia Residents $40,308 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,220 |
| Less$10,176 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,563 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter87.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.59% |
| Favorable20.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.46% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,766 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,153 |
| Larger28,334 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,080 |
| Larger11,432 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,073 |
| Larger7,435 | Online Student Population | Smaller649 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,962) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,796 | Number of faculty | 343 |
| Higher$130,338 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$84,198 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.