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Virginia Commonwealth University vs George Mason University

Compare the rivalry schools - Virginia Commonwealth University and George Mason University.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, VA and George Mason University (GMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fairfax, VA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • George Mason University has higher submitted SAT score (1,250) than Virginia Commonwealth University (1,160).
  • George Mason University (90.00% acceptance rate) is tighter than Virginia Commonwealth University (91.00% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • George Mason University (39,049 students) is larger than Virginia Commonwealth University (28,082 students).
  • George Mason University has more expensive tuition & fees of $39,397 than Virginia Commonwealth University($39,042).
  • Virginia Commonwealth University has more full-time faculties of 2,183 faculties than George Mason University(1,399 facluties).
Virginia Commonwealth University vs George Mason University
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityGeorge Mason University
LocationRichmond, VAFairfax, VA
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$39,042
$16,458 for Virginia residents		$39,397
$13,815 for Virginia residents
Graduate Tuition$31,589
$16,753 for Virginia residents		$39,397
$17,446 for Virginia residents
Test Scores1,1601,250
Acceptance Rate91%90%
Admission Yield25%23%
Student Population28,082
20,958 undergraduate		39,049
27,014 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,183 Full-time
710 part-time		1,399 Full-time
1,294 part-time
Number of Staffs6,266 Full-time
835 part-time		4,309 Full-time
1,425 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 116 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$11,794$9,810
Graduation Rate64%70%
Transfer-out Rate20%15%
Retention Rate85%85%

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