George Mason University is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia. Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
| George Mason University | Georgetown University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 951 QS World University 2026 # 401 Times Higher Education 2025 # 494 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 285 QS World University 2026 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 # 221 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 85 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 701 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 31 for Law by US News 2025 | # 136 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 180 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -101 PG Programs -75 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.0 % | 14.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-110 IELTS-7 PTE-67 SAT-1100 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1380 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 41190 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 45360 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15725 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 51300.40 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59700 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19750 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average Salaries are listed below:
| Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120 |
| application requirements | Completed online application and application fee. ... Check program specific requirements | Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | McDonough School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 10 reviews | 6.3/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | George Mason University | Georgetown University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1949 | 1789 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 56% Male, 44% Female |
| Location Facts | With campuses and sites reaching across Virginia and beyond, George Mason University has a sizable regional presence and a global reach. University campuses are Fairfax campus (main), Mason Square, Science and Technology campus and a campus in Korea. | The university has 4 campuses in Washington DC located in neighborhood of Georgetown, Claredon and Virginia. The main campus is located on elevated site of Potomac River. |
| Library |
| Total books collection- 3,115,408. Journals- 220,486. Films- 46,054. Primary Source Collections- 1000. The university has 10 libraries. |
| Campus Life |
| The university has 350 clubs and organizations, 17 UG residence, and explore over 2,000 dining places in D.C. There are 5 outdoor spaces on-campus helping in unwinding. There are 15 coffee shops within 10 blocks of the university. You can also serve the D.C community by volunteering. There are also various sports teams to join and wellness activities to indulge in. |
| Hostel | #Food and Housing - $15725 | #Housing (On Campus & Off Campus) - $12736 |
| Famous Alumni |
| Antonin Scalia (former associate justice of Supreme Court of US), Chris Sacca (investor), Bradley Cooper (actor), Dick Durbin (US Senator), Robert Gates (former US secretary of defense), Saad Hariri (former PM Lebanon), Robert Lighthizer (US trade representative), Lisa Murkowski (US Senator), etc. |
| City Life |
| Washington is home to 170 embassies, 2000 world-class restaurants, 17 attractions like museums, zoo, etc, and 34 national parks and monuments. D.C is home to a number of recruiters ranging from marketing, finance, biological sciences, and others. The unemployment rate for June 2020 is 8.6% |
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