| URI vs. GMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#158 in National Universities #3 in Rhode Island Colleges | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,408 Rhode Island Residents $35,804 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,450 Rhode Island Residents $31,952 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| More$12,715 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter76.39% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.00% |
| Lower17.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.02% |
| 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 | 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 |
| Dual Credits 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 | ||
| Smaller17,473 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,049 |
| Smaller14,768 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,014 |
| Smaller2,705 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,035 |
| Smaller775 | Online Student Population | Larger7,421 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,122 | Number of faculties | 2,693 |
| Lower$96,353 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,607 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.