| GWU vs. BYU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#40 in National Universities | Rankings* | #36 in National Universities #1 in Utah Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,990 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,496 |
| expensive$35,154 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,096 |
| More$34,492 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,132 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,410 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter48.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.67% |
| Lower22.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable79.05% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller25,939 | Total Enrollment | Larger34,464 |
| Smaller11,482 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,411 |
| Larger14,457 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,053 |
| Larger4,979 | Online Student Population | Smaller807 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower78% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 2,494 | Number of faculties | 1,858 |
| Higher$140,601 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,792 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.