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