- George Washington University (GWU) is a private school while George Mason University (GMU) is a public school.
- GWU is located in Washington, DC and GMU is located in Fairfax, VA.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $64,990 than GMU ($39,397).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 40.98% than GMU (81.32%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than GMU (1,250).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than GWU (25,939 students).
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| #40 in National Universities #2 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Fairfax, VA |
GWU| Known as | GMU | |
| 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 Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,990 | Undergraduate | $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $35,154 | Graduate | $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $34,492 | Financial Aid | $9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 40.98% | Acceptance Rate | 81.32% |
| 23.60% | Yield | 22.59% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,939 | Total Students | 39,049 |
| 11,482 | Undergraduate | 27,014 |
| 14,457 | Graduate | 12,035 |
| 4,979 | Online Enrollment | 7,421 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,900 |
| 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 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: 6,354) $7,810 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 1,255 Full-time 1,239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time |
| 4,866 Full-time 1,395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time |
| $138,281 for Faculties $90,265 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time |