| GU vs. CMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#19 in National Universities #123 in World University Rankings | Rankings* | #25 in National Universities #24 in World University Rankings #3 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 (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,957 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,924 |
| expensive$55,128 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$47,347 |
| More$44,328 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$36,928 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,465 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,510 SAT 34 ACT |
| 17% | Acceptance Rate | 17% |
| Favorable48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower37% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger19,371 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,519 |
| Larger7,357 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,622 |
| Larger12,014 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,897 |
| Larger19,371 | Online Student Population | Smaller15 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower93% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,444) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,078) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,897) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,968) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 2,218 | Number of faculties | 1,648 |
| Higher$139,025 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,341 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.