| VCU vs. GMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate 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 | ||
| cheaper$16,458 Virginia Residents $39,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,753 Virginia Residents $31,589 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
| More$11,794 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier91.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.00% |
| Favorable25.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.02% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller28,082 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,049 |
| Smaller20,958 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,014 |
| Smaller7,124 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,035 |
| Smaller2,680 | Online Student Population | Larger7,421 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| 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: 5,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,893 | Number of faculties | 2,693 |
| Lower$100,382 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,607 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.