| UPenn vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in National Universities #10 in World University Rankings #1 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #40 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 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 | ||
| expensive$66,104 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$64,990 |
| expensive$46,034 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$35,154 |
| More$47,776 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$34,492 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter6.50% | Acceptance Rate | Easier48.98% |
| Favorable67.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.02% |
| 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 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,201 | Total Enrollment | Smaller25,939 |
| Smaller11,250 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,482 |
| Larger16,951 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller14,457 |
| Smaller2,733 | Online Student Population | Larger4,979 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,134) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,536 | Number of faculties | 2,494 |
| Higher$181,181 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$140,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.