- Both George Washington University (GWU) and University of Richmond (UR) are private.
- GWU is located in Washington, DC and UR is located in University of Richmond, VA.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than UR ($62,600).
- UR has tighter acceptance rate of 32.97% than GWU (40.98%).
- UR has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than GWU (1,410).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than UR (3,876 students).
George Washington University View More Rivals | University of Richmond View More Rivals | |
| #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #29 in Liberal Arts Colleges #6 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | University of Richmond, VA |
GWU| Known as | UR | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,990 | Undergraduate | $62,600 |
| $35,154 | Graduate | $27,852 |
| $34,492 | Financial Aid | $41,231 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 40.98% | Acceptance Rate | 32.97% |
| 23.60% | Yield | 24.27% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,939 | Total Students | 3,876 |
| 11,482 | Undergraduate | 3,145 |
| 14,457 | Graduate | 731 |
| 4,979 | Online Enrollment | 208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) $15,675 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,875) $6,850 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 427 Full-time 200 Part-time |
| 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,590 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,078 for Faculties $70,593 Part-time |