| UCLA vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 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, 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) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,400 California Residents $43,473 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,200 |
| cheaper$13,322 California Residents $28,424 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$33,984 |
| Less$19,994 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,357 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,400 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter10.77% | Acceptance Rate | Easier49.71% |
| Favorable43.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.99% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger46,116 | Total Enrollment | Smaller26,457 |
| Larger32,122 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,502 |
| Smaller13,994 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,955 |
| Larger5,453 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,340 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 20,372) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,693) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,240) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 5,267 | Number of faculties | 2,494 |
| Higher$177,632 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$138,281 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.