- George Mason University (GMU) is a public school while St Bonaventure University (St. Bona) is a private school.
- GMU is located in Fairfax, VA and St. Bona is located in Saint Bonaventure, NY.
- St. Bona has more expensive tuition of $40,150 than GMU ($39,397).
- St. Bona has tighter acceptance rate of 70.53% than GMU (81.32%).
- GMU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than St. Bona (1,140).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than St. Bona (2,602 students).
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| #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia | Rankings | #46 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfax, VA | Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY |
GMU| Known as | St. Bona | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $40,150 |
| $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,850 |
| $9,810 | Financial Aid | $22,070 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 81.32% | Acceptance Rate | 70.53% |
| 22.59% | Yield | 20.85% |
| 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,049 | Total Students | 2,602 |
| 27,014 | Undergraduate | 1,856 |
| 12,035 | Graduate | 746 |
| 7,421 | Online Enrollment | 548 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $63,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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 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: 1,619) $7,950 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,500 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 149 Full-time 82 Part-time |
| 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 449 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,562 for Faculties $55,517 Part-time |