The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Fordham University is a private (not-for-profit) and GMU is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Fordham University has more expensive tuition & fees ($61,992) than GMU ($39,397).
  • It is harder to admit to Fordham University than GMU.
  • Fordham University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,400) than GMU (1,250).
  • Fordham University has higher submitted ACT score (32) than GMU (28).
  • GMU has more students with 39,049 students while Fordham University has 16,556 students.
  • Fordham University has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while GMU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • GMU has more full-time faculties with 1,399 faculties while Fordham University has 747 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Fordham University and George Mason University.
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Fordham Universityvs.GMU
Bronx, New YorkLocationFairfax, Virginia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
$61,9922024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,815
Out-Of-State$39,397
87%% Receiving Financial Aid61%
$32,676Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,810
54.13 %Acceptance Rates90.00 %
10.15 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.02 %
1,400SAT Score1,250
32ACT Score28
83 %Graduation Rate70 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
88 %Retention Rate85 %
16,556Student Population39,049
747Number of Faculties1,399
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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