GMU vs. Fairfax University of America

Both George Mason University and Fairfax University of America are 4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare George Mason University and Fairfax University of America with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • GMU's tuition ($37,979) is more expensive than Fairfax University of America ($10,128).
  • GMU's acceptance rate (88.83%) is lower than GMU (88.83%).
  • GMU has higher yield (22.19%) than GMU (22.19%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,240.
  • Fairfax University of America's students to faculty ratio (5 to 1) is lower than GMU (16 to 1).
  • GMU (39,049 students) is larger than Fairfax University of America (43 students) with more enrolled students.
  • GMU ($9,810) has higher amount of financial aid than Fairfax University of America ($2,800).
  • GMU's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Fairfax University of America (10%).
George Mason University

George Mason University

Public, 4 years • Fairfax, VA #145 National Universities, #11 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,815 In-State
$37,979 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,810
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
88.83% Acceptance Rate
22.19% Yield
Enrollment
27,014 Undergraduate
12,035 Graduate
7,421 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,399 Faculties (full-time)
4,309 Staffs (full-time)
$109,233 Faculty Salary
$77,607 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,970 annual charge
-6,251 capacity
Fairfax University of America

Fairfax University of America

Private, 4 years • Fairfax, VA #VA in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,128
Financial Aid
$2,800
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
11 Undergraduate
32 Graduate
Graduation Rate
10% Graduation Rate
90% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
5 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
31 Staffs (full-time)
$62,700 Faculty Salary
$79,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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