| GWU vs. UR |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#40 in National Universities | Rankings* | #3 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| 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 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,990 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$62,600 |
| expensive$35,154 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$27,852 |
| Less$34,492 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$41,231 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,410 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier48.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter24.37% |
| Lower22.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.31% |
| 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 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger25,939 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,876 |
| Larger11,482 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,145 |
| Larger14,457 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller731 |
| Larger4,979 | Online Student Population | Smaller208 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| 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: 2,875) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,020) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 2,494 | Number of faculties | 627 |
| Higher$140,601 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$117,653 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.