UTK vs. GMU

The following statements compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 UTK ($31,974).
  • UTK's acceptance rate (45.99%) is lower than GMU (88.83%).
  • UTK has higher yield (28.83%) than GMU (22.19%).
  • UTK's SAT score (1,260) is higher than GMU (1,240).
  • GMU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than UTK (18 to 1).
  • GMU (39,049 students) is larger than UTK (33,805 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UTK ($11,426) has higher amount of financial aid than GMU ($10,176).
  • UTK's graduation rate (73%) is higher than GMU (69%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,484 In-State
$31,974 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,426
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
45.99% Acceptance Rate
28.83% Yield
Enrollment
27,039 Undergraduate
6,766 Graduate
2,236 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,665 Faculties (full-time)
6,790 Staffs (full-time)
$105,104 Faculty Salary
$60,159 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-8,700 capacity
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
$10,176
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
69% Graduation Rate
16% 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
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