University of Virginia-Main Campus vs Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University vs George Mason University
This page compares University of Virginia-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and George Mason University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Virginia. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has the largest enrollment (30,923). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Virginia-Main Campus ($86,863). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | George Mason University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $21,803 | $15,948 | $14,220 |
| Average net price | $21,565 | $24,953 | $17,915 |
| Median student debt | $17,500 | $21,500 | $19,500 |
| Enrollment | 17,597 | 30,923 | 27,752 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 95.6% | 86.2% | 67.8% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $72,359 | $67,377 | $60,536 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $86,863 | $81,698 | $76,343 |
| Admission rate | 16.8% | 54.8% | 87.5% |
| Average SAT score | 1,480 | 1,364 | 1,274 |