| UC Berkeley vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #40 in National Universities |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,990 |
| cheaper$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$35,154 |
| Less$22,200 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,492 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter11.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier48.98% |
| Favorable46.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.02% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
| Larger45,307 | Total Enrollment | Smaller25,939 |
| Larger32,479 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,482 |
| Smaller12,828 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,457 |
| Smaller1,622 | Online Student Population | Larger4,979 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,703 | Number of faculties | 2,494 |
| Higher$175,852 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$140,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.