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George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
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George Washington UniversityWashington, DC
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$13,815 Virginia Residents
$39,397 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,990
expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents
$39,397 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$35,154
Less$9,810Average Financial Aid AmountMore$34,492
Admission
Lower1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Easier90.00%Acceptance RateTighter48.98%
Favorable23.02%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower22.02%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger39,049Total EnrollmentSmaller25,939
Larger27,014Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller11,482
Smaller12,035Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,457
Larger7,421Online Student PopulationSmaller4,979
Completion & Outcomes
Lower70%Graduate RateHigher84%
15%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower85%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty12 to 1
2,693Number of faculties2,494
Lower$116,607Average Faculty SalaryHigher$140,601
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.