GMU vs. the Potomac-VA Campus
Both George Mason University and University of the Potomac-VA Campus are 4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare George Mason University and University of the Potomac-VA Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- GMU's tuition ($37,979) is more expensive than the Potomac-VA Campus ($6,660).
- 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.
- the Potomac-VA Campus's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than GMU (16 to 1).
- GMU (39,527 students) is larger than the Potomac-VA Campus (547 students) with more enrolled students.
- GMU ($10,176) has higher amount of financial aid than the Potomac-VA Campus ($1,950).
- the Potomac-VA Campus's graduation rate (78%) is higher than GMU (69%).

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
$10,176
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
88.83% Acceptance Rate
22.19% Yield
Enrollment
27,666 Undergraduate
11,861 Graduate
7,207 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,463 Faculties (full-time)
4,683 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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$6,660
Financial Aid
$1,950
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
177 Undergraduate
370 Graduate
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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