USD vs. GMU

The following statements compare University of South Dakota and George Mason University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • GMU's tuition ($39,397) is more expensive than USD ($12,942).
  • GMU's acceptance rate (90.00%) is lower than USD (99.46%).
  • USD has higher yield (29.82%) than GMU (23.02%).
  • GMU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than USD (1,185).
  • USD's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than GMU (16 to 1).
  • GMU (39,049 students) is larger than USD (9,856 students) with more enrolled students.
  • GMU ($9,810) has higher amount of financial aid than USD ($6,850).
  • GMU's graduation rate (70%) is higher than USD (57%).
University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota

Public, 4 years • Vermillion, SD #129 National Universities, #3 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,432 In-State
$12,942 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,850
Test Scores
1,185 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
99.46% Acceptance Rate
29.82% Yield
Enrollment
7,132 Undergraduate
2,724 Graduate
3,288 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
433 Faculties (full-time)
1,282 Staffs (full-time)
$74,898 Faculty Salary
$55,820 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,454 annual charge
-2,128 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
$39,397 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,810
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
90.00% Acceptance Rate
23.02% 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
-$7,810 annual charge
-6,354 capacity
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