- George Mason University (GMU) is a public school while Saint Joseph's University is a private school.
- GMU is located in Fairfax, VA and Saint Joseph's University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- Saint Joseph's University has more expensive tuition of $51,340 than GMU ($39,397).
- Saint Joseph's University has tighter acceptance rate of 77.18% than GMU (81.32%).
- GMU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than Saint Joseph's University (1,230).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than Saint Joseph's University (7,861 students).
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| #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia | Rankings | #20 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfax, VA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
GMU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $51,340 |
| $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,786 |
| $9,810 | Financial Aid | $25,145 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 81.32% | Acceptance Rate | 77.18% |
| 22.59% | Yield | 15.54% |
| 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,049 | Total Students | 7,861 |
| 27,014 | Undergraduate | 5,071 |
| 12,035 | Graduate | 2,790 |
| 7,421 | Online Enrollment | 1,805 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $63,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) $7,810 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,925) $9,710 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 268 Full-time 307 Part-time |
| 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 819 Full-time 342 Part-time |
| $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,514 for Faculties $72,720 Part-time |