GMU Vs. Saint Joseph's University

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GMU is a Public and Saint Joseph's University is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
Saint Joseph's University has more expensive tuition & fees ($46,550) than GMU ($36,024).
It is harder to admit to Saint Joseph's University than GMU.
GMU has higher submitted SAT score (1,215) than Saint Joseph's University (1,210).
GMU has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Saint Joseph's University (26).
GMU has more students with 37,316 students while Saint Joseph's University has 7,589 students.
GMU has more full-time faculties with 1,345 faculties while Saint Joseph's University has 297 full-time faculties.

Next table compares the two rival schools - George Mason University and Saint Joseph's University.

GMU	vs.	Saint Joseph's University
Fairfax, Virginia	Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$12,564 Out-Of-State$36,024	Tuition & Fees	$46,550
50% ($7,175)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	94% ($22,199)
$7,175	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$22,199
81.32 %	Acceptance Rates	77.18 %
22.59 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	15.54 %
1,215	SAT Score	1,210
27	ACT Score	26
71 %	Graduation Rate	81 %
16 %	Transfer-out Rate	10 %
87 %	Retention Rate	89 %
37,316	Student Population	7,589
1,345	Number of Faculties	297
17 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services