| Virginia Tech vs. GMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#70 in National Universities #5 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 | ||
| Associate 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,948 Virginia Residents $37,764 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,220 Virginia Residents $38,688 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$18,564 Virginia Residents $35,092 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,964 Virginia Residents $40,308 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,452 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,176 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,360 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter54.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.48% |
| Favorable25.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.22% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller38,857 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,766 |
| Larger31,035 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller28,334 |
| Smaller7,822 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,432 |
| Smaller1,577 | Online Student Population | Larger7,435 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,450 | Number of faculty | 2,796 |
| Lower$126,699 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$130,338 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.