| GWU vs. GMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#40 in National Universities | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,220 Virginia Residents $38,688 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$36,414 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,964 Virginia Residents $40,308 Out-of-State |
| More$35,798 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,176 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,430 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter47.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.48% |
| Lower19.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.22% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller25,374 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,766 |
| Smaller11,677 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,334 |
| Larger13,697 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11,432 |
| Smaller3,989 | Online Student Population | Larger7,435 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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: 6,354) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,617 | Number of faculty | 2,796 |
| Higher$151,751 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$130,338 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.