- Shenandoah University (SU) is a private school while George Mason University (GMU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- GMU has more expensive tuition of $39,397 than SU ($36,028).
- GMU has tighter acceptance rate of 81.32% than SU (83.25%).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than SU (4,260 students).
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| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Fairfax, VA |
SU| Known as | GMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 81.32% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 22.59% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 39,049 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 27,014 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 12,035 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 7,421 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) $7,810 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time |