GMU vs. UMass Amherst
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - GMU and UMass Amherst where GMU is a Public, 4 or more years located in Fairfax, VA and UMass Amherst is a Public, 4 or more years located in Amherst, MA.
Next list compare two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information in full comparison page.
- Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
- GMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($36,024) than UMass Amherst ($35,710).
- It is harder to admit to UMass Amherst than GMU.
- UMass Amherst has higher submitted SAT score (1,220) than GMU (1,220).
- GMU has more students with 37,316 students while UMass Amherst has 30,593 students.
- UMass Amherst has more full-time faculties with 1,417 faculties while GMU has 1,345 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - George Mason University and University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| GMU | vs. | UMass Amherst |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax, Virginia | Location | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Public, 4 or more years | School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
In-State$12,564
Out-Of-State$36,024 | Tuition & Fees | In-State$16,389
Out-Of-State$35,710 |
| 50 (0.19%) | Number Receiving Financial Aid | 73 (0.31%) |
| $7,175 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,757 |
| 81.32 % | Acceptance Rates | 57.58 % |
| 22.59 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 19.63 % |
| 1,220 | SAT Score | 1,295 |
| 78 | ACT Score | - |
| 70 % | Graduation Rate | 80 % |
| 16 % | Transfer-out Rate | 15 % |
| 87 % | Retention Rate | 91 % |
| 37,316 | Student Population | 30,593 |
| 1,345 | Number of Faculties | 1,417 |
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 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, On-campus daycare |
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