| URI vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#158 in National Universities #3 in Rhode Island Colleges | Rankings* | #40 in National Universities |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 | 1-2 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$16,408 Rhode Island Residents $35,804 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,990 |
| cheaper$17,450 Rhode Island Residents $31,952 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$35,154 |
| Less$12,715 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,492 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier76.39% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.98% |
| Lower17.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.02% |
| 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 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,473 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,939 |
| Larger14,768 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,482 |
| Smaller2,705 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,457 |
| Smaller775 | Online Student Population | Larger4,979 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,122 | Number of faculties | 2,494 |
| Lower$96,353 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$140,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.