| GWU vs. Dayton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#40 in National Universities | Rankings* | #181 in National Universities #9 in Ohio 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$47,600 |
| expensive$35,154 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,040 |
| More$34,492 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$29,406 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,410 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter48.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.05% |
| Favorable22.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.29% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger25,939 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,674 |
| Larger11,482 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,416 |
| Larger14,457 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,258 |
| Larger4,979 | Online Student Population | Smaller917 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,824) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,130) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,494 | Number of faculties | 993 |
| Higher$140,601 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,209 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.