- Both George Mason University (GMU) and University of Rhode Island (URI) are public.
- GMU is located in Fairfax, VA and URI is located in Kingston, RI.
- GMU has more expensive tuition of $39,397 than URI ($35,804).
- URI has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than GMU (81.32%).
- GMU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than URI (1,170).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than URI (17,473 students).
George Mason University View More Rivals | University of Rhode Island View More Rivals | |
| #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia | Rankings | #104 in National Universities #2 in Rhode Island |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fairfax, VA | Location | Kingston, RI |
GMU| Known as | URI | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,408 Rhode Island residents $35,804 out-of-state |
| $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,450 Rhode Island residents $31,952 out-of-state |
| $9,810 | Financial Aid | $12,715 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 81.32% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 22.59% | Yield | 20.66% |
| 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,049 | Total Students | 17,473 |
| 27,014 | Undergraduate | 14,768 |
| 12,035 | Graduate | 2,705 |
| 7,421 | Online Enrollment | 775 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $63,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| 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: 5,570) $8,506 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 772 Full-time 350 Part-time |
| 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,586 Full-time 523 Part-time |
| $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,554 for Faculties $64,470 Part-time |