| GWU vs. UCSB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#40 in National Universities | Rankings* | #41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,990 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,965 California Residents $45,742 Out-of-State |
| expensive$35,154 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,453 California Residents $29,555 Out-of-State |
| More$34,492 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,654 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,410 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier48.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter25.85% |
| Favorable22.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.31% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test 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 | Larger26,420 |
| Smaller11,482 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,459 |
| Larger14,457 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,961 |
| Larger4,979 | Online Student Population | Smaller10 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,494 | Number of faculties | 1,248 |
| Lower$140,601 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,812 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.