| Dayton vs. GMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#181 in National Universities #9 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$47,600 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$19,040 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| More$29,406 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter74.05% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.00% |
| Lower14.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.02% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,674 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,049 |
| Smaller8,416 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,014 |
| Smaller3,258 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,035 |
| Smaller917 | Online Student Population | Larger7,421 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,824) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 993 | Number of faculties | 2,693 |
| Lower$83,209 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,607 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.