| GMU vs. W & M |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #58 in National Universities #4 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,220 Virginia Residents $38,688 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$25,734 Virginia Residents $51,038 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,964 Virginia Residents $40,308 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,666 Virginia Residents $36,684 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,176 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,498 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier87.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter34.07% |
| Lower20.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.62% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,766 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,818 |
| Larger28,334 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,063 |
| Larger11,432 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,755 |
| Larger7,435 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,098 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| 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: 4,755) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,796 | Number of faculty | 876 |
| Higher$130,338 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,984 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.