Differences between the GRE vs GMAT: Format, Fees, Score, and more


Both the GRE and the GMAT are exams with differences and similarities. The common ground is that they test your critical thinking skills, though.

However, both exams differ not only in the structure of the exam itself but also in what gravitates around the exam such as the fees, the time you need to wait to have the official score delivered to you, and so forth.
In the following table, you will have all the necessary elements to see which one is your best pick among the two exams and which one is best suited to you.

See also

GRE vs GMAT - Which is the right exam for me
GRE vs GMAT Diagnostic Test.pdf
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Differences between the GRE vs GMAT: Format, Fees, Score, and more
	GRE - General Exam	GMAT - Classic Edition
Sections	Three sections were given: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. See What type of questions do we have on the GRE: Quant & Verbal (2023)	Four sections were given: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing and Integrated Reasoning See GMAT Exam Format
Fees	No matter if you decide to take the test in a center or at home, the cost is usually $220 in most areas	The cost for testing fluctuates by nation, but usually falls between $250 to $275 when performed in a center and $275 to $300 when completed at home.
Score Reports	You will be charged $30 for any extra score reports beyond the four that are included in the fee.	You will receive five score reports as part of the fee. Each additional score report will cost you $35.
Test experience	In each part, you have the freedom to rearrange things, answer questions in whatever order you want and alter your responses.	Answers must be submitted as they are asked, and you cannot alter them afterward.
Calculator	You will be given a calculator to use for the Quantitative Reasoning parts of the GRE. See How to use the GRE Calculator - TIPS (2023)	No calculators are allowed to be used in the Quantitative Reasoning section, but calculators are supplied to use for the Integrated Reasoning part.
Test Format	The Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections are adaptive, meaning that the difficulty of the second part of both sections is dependent on how you do in the first part. This format of the test allows you to change your answers as you move around within each section. See All you need to know about the GRE General Exam How is the GRE Score Calculated -The Definitive Guide	The GMAT utilizes question-level adaptivity, which means the program chooses the following inquiry dependent on your responses to the earlier ones. This kind of testing format restricts the freedom to move between sections or modify your answers. Your scores will be determined by the amount of questions answered and will decrease sharply if a question is left unanswered. See Importance of the First 10 Questions - GMAT Prep What If Scenarios
The score	Unofficial score: You can see your unofficial scores upon completion of the test. Official Score: Typically available within 8 calendar days, but may take up to 15 calendar days to process.	Unofficial score: You can see your unofficial scores upon completion of the test. Official Score: Typically available within 7 business days, but may take up to 20 business days to process
FREE Practice tests	Unofficial practice tests : 7 Best Free GRE Practice Tests [Collection] Official tests: POWERPREP® Practice Tests	Unofficial practice tests: All GMAT CAT Practice Tests - links, prices, reviews Official tests: GMAT™ Official Starter Kit + Practice Exams 1 & 2

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