The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • GMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($39,397) than URI ($35,804).
  • It is harder to admit to URI than GMU.
  • GMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,250) than URI (1,170).
  • GMU has higher submitted ACT score (28) than URI (27).
  • GMU has more students with 39,049 students while URI has 17,473 students.
  • GMU has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while URI's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • GMU has more full-time faculties with 1,399 faculties while URI has 772 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - George Mason University and University of Rhode Island.
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GMUvs.URI
Fairfax, VirginiaLocationKingston, Rhode Island
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$13,815
Out-Of-State$39,397
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$16,408
Out-Of-State$35,804
61%% Receiving Financial Aid84%
$9,810Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,715
90.00 %Acceptance Rates76.39 %
23.02 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)17.57 %
1,250SAT Score1,170
28ACT Score27
70 %Graduation Rate71 %
15 %Transfer-out Rate-
85 %Retention Rate85 %
39,049Student Population17,473
1,399Number of Faculties772
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 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, On-campus daycare

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