- George Mason University (GMU) is a public school while Davidson College is a private school.
- GMU is located in Fairfax, VA and Davidson College is located in Davidson, NC.
- Davidson College has more expensive tuition of $60,300 than GMU ($39,397).
- Davidson College has tighter acceptance rate of 20.24% than GMU (81.32%).
- Davidson College has higher SAT scores of 1,430 than GMU (1,250).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than Davidson College (1,927 students).
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| #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia | Rankings | #21 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfax, VA | Location | Davidson, NC |
GMU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $60,300 |
| $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $9,810 | Financial Aid | $45,583 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 81.32% | Acceptance Rate | 20.24% |
| 22.59% | Yield | 45.21% |
| 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,049 | Total Students | 1,927 |
| 27,014 | Undergraduate | 1,927 |
| 12,035 | Graduate | 0 |
| 7,421 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $63,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) $7,810 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,810) $7,950 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 222 Full-time 22 Part-time |
| 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 836 Full-time 91 Part-time |
| $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,294 for Faculties $65,476 Part-time |