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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. GMU

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and George Mason University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • GMU's tuition ($38,688) is more expensive than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,334).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate (86.88%) is lower than GMU (87.48%).
  • GMU has higher yield (20.22%) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (18.64%).
  • GMU's SAT score (1,270) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,040).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than GMU (16 to 1).
  • GMU (39,766 students) is larger than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,790 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,341) has higher amount of financial aid than GMU ($11,628).
  • GMU's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (62%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,334
Financial Aid
$13,341
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.88% Acceptance Rate
18.64% Yield
Enrollment
8,553 Undergraduate
3,237 Graduate
2,272 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
907 Faculties (full-time)
4,642 Staffs (full-time)
$76,588 Faculty Salary
$62,859 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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George Mason University

George Mason University

Public, 4 years • Fairfax, VA #159 National Universities, #8 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,220 In-State
$38,688 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,628
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
87.48% Acceptance Rate
20.22% Yield
Enrollment
28,334 Undergraduate
11,432 Graduate
7,435 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,463 Faculties (full-time)
4,683 Staffs (full-time)
$130,338 Faculty Salary
$93,773 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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