- Both George Washington University (GWU) and University of Dayton are private.
- GWU is located in Washington, DC and University of Dayton is located in Dayton, OH.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than University of Dayton ($47,600).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 40.98% than University of Dayton (71.68%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than University of Dayton (1,270).
- GWU is larger with 25,939 students than University of Dayton (11,674 students).
George Washington University View More Rivals | University of Dayton View More Rivals | |
| #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #101 in National Universities #5 in Ohio |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Dayton, OH |
GWU| Known as | | |
| 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 | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,990 | Undergraduate | $47,600 |
| $35,154 | Graduate | $19,040 |
| $34,492 | Financial Aid | $29,406 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 40.98% | Acceptance Rate | 71.68% |
| 23.60% | Yield | 19.48% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,939 | Total Students | 11,674 |
| 11,482 | Undergraduate | 8,416 |
| 14,457 | Graduate | 3,258 |
| 4,979 | Online Enrollment | 917 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) $15,675 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,824) $9,260 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 648 Full-time 345 Part-time |
| 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,699 Full-time 374 Part-time |
| $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,638 for Faculties $72,826 Part-time |