| VCU vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#267 in National Universities #16 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 | ||
| 2-4 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,720 Virginia Residents $39,884 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,710 |
| cheaper$17,252 Virginia Residents $32,470 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$36,414 |
| Less$9,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,798 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,430 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier92.62% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter47.09% |
| Favorable21.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.33% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,464 | Total Enrollment | Smaller25,374 |
| Larger21,210 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,677 |
| Smaller7,254 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,697 |
| Smaller2,830 | Online Student Population | Larger3,989 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 3,047 | Number of faculty | 2,617 |
| Lower$111,084 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$151,751 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.