- Both University of Mary Washington and George Mason University (GMU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- GMU has more expensive tuition of $39,397 than University of Mary Washington ($31,479).
- University of Mary Washington has tighter acceptance rate of 73.50% than GMU (81.32%).
- GMU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than University of Mary Washington (1,250).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than University of Mary Washington (3,757 students).
| University of Mary Washington View More Rivals | George Mason University View More Rivals | |
| #23 in Virginia | Rankings | #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fredericksburg, VA | Location | Fairfax, VA |
Mary Washington College| Known as | GMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master'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 | ||
| $14,559 Virginia residents $31,479 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $12,192 Virginia residents $22,524 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $7,883 | Financial Aid | $9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 73.50% | Acceptance Rate | 81.32% |
| 21.63% | Yield | 22.59% |
| 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,757 | Total Students | 39,049 |
| 3,493 | Undergraduate | 27,014 |
| 264 | Graduate | 12,035 |
| 188 | Online Enrollment | 7,421 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $56,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree 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: 2,337) $7,412 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 | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 249 Full-time 92 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time |
| 689 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time |
| $77,691 for Faculties $56,235 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time |