VSU vs. GMU |
#35 in Federal Region III Universities #24 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$9,755 Virginia Residents $22,006 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
cheaper$12,841 Virginia Residents $24,154 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
More$11,964 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,810 |
Admission | ||
Lower910 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter89.72% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.00% |
Lower18.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.02% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
Smaller4,648 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,049 |
Smaller4,300 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,014 |
Smaller348 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,035 |
Smaller48 | Online Student Population | Larger7,421 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
422 | Number of faculties | 2,693 |
Lower$77,612 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,607 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.