| UVA vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia 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 | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 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 | ||
| cheaper$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,990 |
| expensive$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$35,154 |
| Less$23,989 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,492 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,490 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter18.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier48.98% |
| Favorable42.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.02% |
| 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 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,082 | Total Enrollment | Smaller25,939 |
| Larger17,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,482 |
| Smaller8,638 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,457 |
| Smaller1,038 | Online Student Population | Larger4,979 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,614 | Number of faculties | 2,494 |
| Higher$145,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$140,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.