| GMU vs. Virginia Tech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,220 Virginia Residents $38,688 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,948 Virginia Residents $37,764 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,964 Virginia Residents $40,308 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,564 Virginia Residents $35,092 Out-of-State |
| More$10,176 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,452 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier87.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.78% |
| Lower20.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.35% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger39,766 | Total Enrollment | Smaller38,857 |
| Smaller28,334 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,035 |
| Larger11,432 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,822 |
| Larger7,435 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,577 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| 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: 10,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,796 | Number of faculty | 2,450 |
| Higher$130,338 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$126,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.