| GMU vs. Dayton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #181 in National Universities #9 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$47,600 |
| expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,040 |
| Less$9,810 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,406 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier90.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.05% |
| Favorable23.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.29% |
| 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 | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,049 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,674 |
| Larger27,014 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,416 |
| Larger12,035 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,258 |
| Larger7,421 | Online Student Population | Smaller917 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| 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: 6,824) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,130) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,693 | Number of faculties | 993 |
| Higher$116,607 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,209 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.