George Mason University is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia. The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland.
George Mason University | University of Maryland | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 105 US News 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 951 QS World University 2024 | # 46 US News 2024 # 114 Times Higher Education 2024 # 169 QS World University 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 82 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 151 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 32 for Law by US News 2024 | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 193 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 16 for Law by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
Programs | UG Programs -101 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -72 PG Programs -85 Doctorate Programs -3 |
Acceptance Rate | 81.0 % | 44.0 % |
Exam Score | Duolingo-110 IELTS-7 PTE-67 SAT-1100 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-600 IELTS-7 SAT-1280 TOEFL-80 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 41190 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 45360 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13120 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 36891 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19326 Per Year |
placement (average package) | Average Salaries are listed below: Degree Average Salary Masters in Science $120,000 Bachelor of Science $75,000 Master (Other) $74,000 Masters of Arts $70,000 Bachelor of Arts $64,000 | University of Maryland, College Park is one of the top public universities in College Park, United States. It is ranked #=164 in QS World University Rankings Degree Average Salary Executive MBA $185,000 MBA $140,000 Doctorate $135,000 Masters in Management $107,000 Bachelor of Science $92,000 Masters in Science $86,000 |
application requirements | Completed online application and application fee. ... Check program specific requirements | 2 LORs, activities and awards list along with resume are also required for UG students as well, submit essay prompts, auditions for some programs like music, etc. |
Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Robert H. Smith School of Business |
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General Facts | George Mason University | University of Maryland |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1949 | 1856 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 53% Male, 47% 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 suburban college is located in a designated area “college park” Maryland. The other campus is located in Baltimore. There is an urban forest located on-campus. The campus lies near to the transit center which makes it accessible. |
Library |
| Overall 4 million titles in collection, comprising- print books collection (2,016,845); e-books (6,305,045); ejournals (501,554); print journals (60,900); streaming media titles (308,256), films & videos (35,089); audio files (46,796). The total collection with other libraries is over 100,000. |
Campus Life |
| Over 800 student clubs and organizations offering you an option to indulge in arts, music, theatre, and more. The university has two main dining halls for you to enjoy a hearty meal. The college also has intramural & sports clubs and division I teams. You can indulge in fraternities, sororities, community services, and civic engagement. |
Hostel | #Room - $7810 | #Room & Board - $10112 #Room & Board - $9214 |
Famous Alumni |
| Carl Bernstein (journalist), Larry David (comedian), Sergey Brin (computer engineer & Co-founder Google), Kevin Plank (businessman), Carly Fiorina (businesswoman), Boomer Esiason (football quarterback), David Simon (author), Steny Hoyer (US representative), Judith Resnik (engineer), Len Bias (basketball player), etc. |
City Life |
| College Park in Prince George’s County is located on the Northeast border of Washington. It is home to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, US National Archives, and National Archives. It shares its neighborhood with Lakeland, Hollywood, Calvert Hills, and Cherry Hills. There are three museums to explore in the city and various historic sites. |
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