GMU vs. VCU

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in .

GMUvs.VCU

Both GMU and VCU are public. Both schools are located in Virginia.
  • GMU Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $39,397 than VCU Graduate School ($31,589).
  • GMU Graduate School is larger with 12,035 graduate students than VCU Graduate School (7,124 students).
  • GMU Graduate School has more graduate programs of 307 programs than VCU Graduate School (249 programs).
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#145 in National Universities
#11 in Virginia
Rankings#218 in National Universities
#14 in Virginia
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePublic, 4 years
Fairfax, VALocationRichmond, VA
Academic
$75Graduate School Application Fee$70
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
307 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs249 Programs
53 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs29 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$17,446 Virginia residents
$39,397 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$16,753 Virginia residents
$31,589 out-of-state
Medical School Tuition$37,465 Virginia residents
$60,981 out-of-state
Student Population
39,049Total Students28,082
12,035Graduate Enrollment7,124
7,421Online Graduate Enrollment2,680
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354)
$7,810 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702)
$7,301 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
1,399 Full-time
1,294 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,183 Full-time
710 Part-time
4,309 Full-time
1,425 Part-time
Number of Staffs6,266 Full-time
835 Part-time
$109,233 for Faculties
$77,607 Part-time
Average Salary$96,025 for Faculties
$73,850 Part-time
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