The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • GMU is a public and Saint Joseph's University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Saint Joseph's University has more expensive tuition & fees ($51,340) than GMU ($39,397).
  • It is harder to admit to Saint Joseph's University than GMU.
  • GMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,250) than Saint Joseph's University (1,230).
  • Both GMU and Saint Joseph's University have the same submitted ACT scores (28).
  • GMU has more students with 39,049 students while Saint Joseph's University has 7,861 students.
  • Saint Joseph's University has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while GMU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • GMU has more full-time faculties with 1,399 faculties while Saint Joseph's University has 268 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - George Mason University and Saint Joseph's University.
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GMUvs.Saint Joseph's University
Fairfax, VirginiaLocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$13,815
Out-Of-State$39,397
2024 Tuition & Fees$51,340
61%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$9,810Average Amount of Financial Aid$25,145
90.00 %Acceptance Rates88.68 %
23.02 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)12.73 %
1,250SAT Score1,230
28ACT Score28
70 %Graduation Rate82 %
15 %Transfer-out Rate7 %
85 %Retention Rate86 %
39,049Student Population7,861
1,399Number of Faculties268
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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