George Mason University vs James Madison University

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.

James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The campus is divided into five parts: Bluestone, Hillside, Lakeside, Skyline, and the Village.

• The university has 500+ Clubs. More than 1,000s of Events are held on campus for the students. 
• Convenience and selection are a winning combination at the official George Mason University bookstore.
• Don't let the name fool you; it's more than a place to buy, rent, and sell textbooks.
• You'll find unique gifts, school supplies, computers, electronics, décor, and everything you need to be dressed head-to-toe in Patriot Pride. University physicians and nurse practitioners provide easily accessible health care in a comforting and confidential environment.
• University provides various sporting opportunirties starting with 22 men’s and women’s NCAA Division I athletic teams, part of the elite Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Paint your face green and gold and cheer until you’re hoarse at a men’s basketball game at the Patriot Center. There are also plenty of opportunities to play on a team through intramural and club sports.

The school has 35 residence halls, ten of which serve as sorority houses. While most residence halls are only for housing, several halls also provide auxiliary services like computer labs and study lounges.All freshmen must live on campus, and a large portion of JMU's on-campus housing is set aside for incoming students. James Madison University has over 350 clubs and organizations for students to choose from. This growing list of involvement opportunities provides students with unique experiences that will help them to grow in community and engagement outside of the classroom. The JMU Student Government Association (SGA) was founded in 1915 and stood as the first organization on campus. Their goal was to become an organization whose role was to be the voice for the JMU student population and advocate on behalf of the students to the administration and the rest of the community. JMU is home to nine a cappella ensembles: four all-female, three all-male, and two co-educational groups. They are nationally recognized, with many of them featured on the Best of College A Cappella (BOCA) yearly compilation albums. The JMU Men's and Women's Club Soccer Teams are two of the most decorated club organizations in JMU school history. James Madison University's athletic teams are known as the "Dukes."

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• Anousheh Ansari, Iranian-American engineer, co-founder of Prodea Systems and the first Muslim woman in space
• Justin Bour, former Major League Baseball player
• Callie Brownson, American football coach[

Odicci Alexander, softball player
Macey Brooks, football player
Daniel Brown, football player for the New York Jets

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