| GMU vs. NSU |
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|---|---|---|
#174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,220 Virginia Residents $38,688 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,180 Virginia Residents $21,682 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,964 Virginia Residents $40,308 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,412 Virginia Residents $25,826 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,176 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,412 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower915 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter87.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.77% |
| Favorable20.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.22% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,766 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,053 |
| Larger28,334 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,410 |
| Larger11,432 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller643 |
| Larger7,435 | Online Student Population | Smaller693 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| 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: 2,770) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,796 | Number of faculty | 419 |
| Higher$130,338 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,502 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.