Illinois State vs. GMU
The following statements compare Illinois State University and George Mason University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- GMU's tuition ($37,979) is more expensive than Illinois State ($23,479).
- Illinois State's acceptance rate (89.00%) is lower than Illinois State (89.00%).
- Illinois State has higher yield (22.00%) than Illinois State (22.00%).
- GMU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than Illinois State (1,110).
- GMU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
- GMU (39,049 students) is larger than Illinois State (20,683 students) with more enrolled students.
- Illinois State ($10,441) has higher amount of financial aid than GMU ($9,810).
- GMU's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Illinois State (66%).
Illinois State University
Public, 4 years • Normal, IL #121 National Universities, #8 in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,121 In-State
$23,479 out-of-state
$23,479 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,441
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
18,055 Undergraduate
2,628 Graduate
986 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
915 Faculties (full-time)
3,191 Staffs (full-time)
$77,055 Faculty Salary
$59,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,970 annual charge
-6,578 capacity
George Mason University
Public, 4 years • Fairfax, VA #145 National Universities, #11 in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,815 In-State
$37,979 out-of-state
$37,979 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,810
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% 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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,970 annual charge
-6,251 capacity
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