| ODU vs. GMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #310 in National Universities #23 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, 4 or more years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 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 (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,680 Virginia Residents $30,840 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,564 Virginia Residents $36,024 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,128 Virginia Residents $33,192 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,648 Virginia Residents $36,960 Out-of-State |
| More$7,488 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,175 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,215 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87% |
| Favorable26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller24,176 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,316 |
| Smaller19,372 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,192 |
| Smaller4,804 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,124 |
| Larger6,011 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,164 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower16% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,873) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,307) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,090) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,490) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,470 | Number of faculties | 2,628 |
| Lower$75,417 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,550 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.