The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Saint Joseph's University is a private (not-for-profit) and GMU is a public 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 (1,230) than Saint Joseph's University (1,230).
  • Both Saint Joseph's University and GMU 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 - Saint Joseph's University and George Mason University.
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Saint Joseph's Universityvs.GMU
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLocationFairfax, Virginia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
$51,3402024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,815
Out-Of-State$39,397
93%% Receiving Financial Aid61%
$25,145Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,810
88.68 %Acceptance Rates90.00 %
12.73 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.02 %
1,230SAT Score1,250
28ACT Score28
82 %Graduation Rate70 %
7 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
86 %Retention Rate85 %
7,861Student Population39,049
268Number of Faculties1,399
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 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 servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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