- Roanoke College 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 Roanoke College ($36,774).
- Roanoke College has tighter acceptance rate of 67.19% than GMU (81.32%).
- GMU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than Roanoke College (1,160).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than Roanoke College (1,826 students).
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| #179 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Virginia | Rankings | #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Salem, VA | Location | Fairfax, VA |
| Known as | GMU | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,774 | Undergraduate | $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $25,800 | Graduate | $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $32,295 | Financial Aid | $9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 67.19% | Acceptance Rate | 81.32% |
| 16.20% | Yield | 22.59% |
| 1,160 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,826 | Total Students | 39,049 |
| 1,826 | Undergraduate | 27,014 |
| 0 | Graduate | 12,035 |
| Online Enrollment | 7,421 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,540) $7,716 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) $7,810 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $8,190 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 164 Full-time 28 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time |
| 362 Full-time 170 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time |
| $69,607 for Faculties $58,209 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time |