Who's it for?

GRE

GMAT

VS

The biggest difference between the GMAT and GRE is that the GMAT is typically used for business school admissions, while the GRE is accepted for most graduate programs.

GRE vs GMAT What’s the Difference?

Why Take It

GRE

The test is required for admission to most graduate schools and a growing number of business schools.

GMAT

The test is required for admission to most business schools.

Test Structure 

GRE

The GRE consists of a 60-minute Analytical Writing section - with two essays at 30 minutes each.

GMAT

The GMAT consists of a 30-minute Analytical Writing section with one essay, a 30-minute Integrated Reasoning section, a 62-minute Quantitative section and a 65-minute Verbal section.

Test Format

GRE

Offered as a computer adaptive by section exam. Paper version only offered in areas of the world where computer-delivered testing is not available.

GMAT

The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test.

How It's Scored

GRE

Verbal and Quantitative scores from 130 to 170 in 1-point increments.

GMAT

The overall, or composite, GMAT score ranges from 200 to 800 in 10-point increments.

Cost 

GRE

$205 (includes free score delivery to up to four schools)

GMAT

$250 online or $275 in person (includes free score delivery to up to five schools)

Testing Time

GRE

3 hours and 45 minutes, plus one optional 10-minute break

GMAT

3 hours and 7 minutes, plus two optional 8-minute breaks

Sections 

GRE

Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal

GMAT

Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning

How Long Are Scores Valid For?

GRE

5 years

GMAT

5 years

Word Coach - GRE Vocabulary Builder

Download Now

Was this helpful for you?

share with friends and family.

Read About