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 VCU ($39,042).
  • It is harder to admit to GMU than VCU.
  • GMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,160) than VCU (1,160).
  • GMU has higher submitted ACT score (26) than VCU (26).
  • GMU has more students with 39,049 students while VCU has 28,082 students.
  • VCU has more full-time faculties with 2,183 faculties while GMU has 1,399 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Virginia Commonwealth University and George Mason University.
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VCUGMU
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VCUvs.GMU
Richmond, VirginiaLocationFairfax, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$16,458
Out-Of-State$39,042
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,815
Out-Of-State$39,397
73%% Receiving Financial Aid61%
$11,794Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,810
91.00 %Acceptance Rates90.00 %
25.10 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.02 %
1,160SAT Score1,250
26ACT Score28
64 %Graduation Rate70 %
20 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
85 %Retention Rate85 %
28,082Student Population39,049
2,183Number of Faculties1,399
16 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 services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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