| HU vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#152 in National Universities | Rankings* | #40 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$35,810 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,710 |
| expensive$39,178 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$36,414 |
| Less$23,509 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,798 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,430 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter41.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier47.09% |
| Favorable19.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.33% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,890 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,374 |
| Smaller11,519 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,677 |
| Smaller3,371 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,697 |
| Smaller1,482 | Online Student Population | Larger3,989 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 1,460 | Number of faculty | 2,617 |
| Lower$104,419 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$151,751 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.