| GWU vs. Duquesne |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#40 in National Universities | Rankings* | #139 in National Universities #17 in Pennsylvania 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$48,986 |
| expensive$36,414 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$27,612 |
| More$35,798 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$26,044 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,430 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter47.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.56% |
| Favorable19.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.38% |
| 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 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger25,374 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,234 |
| Larger11,677 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,371 |
| Larger13,697 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,863 |
| Larger3,989 | Online Student Population | Smaller561 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,552) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,640) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,617 | Number of faculty | 938 |
| Higher$151,751 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,612 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.