- Both Virginia State University (VSU) and George Mason University (GMU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- GMU has more expensive tuition of $39,397 than VSU ($22,006).
- GMU has tighter acceptance rate of 81.32% than VSU (91.11%).
- GMU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than VSU (910).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than VSU (4,648 students).
| Virginia State University View More Rivals | George Mason University View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | Fairfax, VA |
VSU| Known as | GMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 81.32% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 22.59% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 39,049 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 27,014 |
| 348 | Graduate | 12,035 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 7,421 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $38,400 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) $7,810 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time |