Va Tech or George Mason--which is more prestigous?

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Anonymous wrote:We recently moved to Richmond from NOVA. When DD was looking at schools GMU was not on ANYONE's list. I know it is a fine school but VERY regional. Her friends who were looking instate were all UVA/VT/W&M.

THIS!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:VaTech > GMU

GMU is regional commuter school that is not well-known outside of the area. Nothing wrong with that, but it's definitely a bit below VaTech in the pecking-order, in terms of national prestige.

Not that either is really "prestigious."

Google 2006 Final Four.

That put GMU on the NATIONAL MAP.

Exactly the point...the 2006, not the 2014 FF...who even cares about 2006 unless you won.

When the talking heads bring that up every single March Madness, it matters.

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Anonymous wrote:Many people outside of the area have heard of VT. Until I moved here I had never heard of GMU. I think most people have the impression that GMU is a regional commuter school one step above a community college. Whether that is true or not I don't know. However, impressions matter as future employers, etc will judge your academic qualifications in part by the reputation of the school and in greater part based on your performance. If you can go to GMU and get a 4.0 and if you would get a 3.4 at VT then by all means GMU makes sense. Otherwise, I would go to VT generally as people all over US will have heard of the school. Even if you work in the area, chances are, as a college grad your job will hopefully involve interaction with others outside the area.

I've lived all over the U.S. and on three continents. The first I ever heard of Tech prior to moving here was the April 16 massacre. GMU is good and connected for computer science related stuff, but again not a college that anyone is rushing to attend. My adivice would be to tour both places and see where you're most comfortable.

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Anonymous wrote:We recently moved to Richmond from NOVA. When DD was looking at schools GMU was not on ANYONE's list. I know it is a fine school but VERY regional. Her friends who were looking instate were all UVA/VT/W&M.

THIS!

Saying this! To your own post is a little redundant

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We recently moved to Richmond from NOVA. When DD was looking at schools GMU was not on ANYONE's list. I know it is a fine school but VERY regional. Her friends who were looking instate were all UVA/VT/W&M.

THIS!

Saying this! To your own post is a little redundant

THIS!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We recently moved to Richmond from NOVA. When DD was looking at schools GMU was not on ANYONE's list. I know it is a fine school but VERY regional. Her friends who were looking instate were all UVA/VT/W&M.

THIS!

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:VaTech > GMU

GMU is regional commuter school that is not well-known outside of the area. Nothing wrong with that, but it's definitely a bit below VaTech in the pecking-order, in terms of national prestige.

Not that either is really "prestigious."

Google 2006 Final Four.

That put GMU on the NATIONAL MAP.

Hahahaha

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VT. I hope this post is a joke.

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Anonymous wrote:VT. I hope this post is a joke.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:VT. I hope this post is a joke.

Ok I just re-read your post and noticed that is said for Economics. I have no idea what either school's ranking for Economics is, but as an overall school tech is definitely better known and more prestigious.

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GMU is like community college, but for four years.

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Anonymous wrote:Neither

GMU is certainly more selective - 58% to VT 70%

There was an article in the local paper recently about GM having the largest incoming freshman class ever. The article also said the average GPA of the class was 3.6. I don't know if that's weighted or unweighted but, either way, that doesn't seem too high. If it's weighted, that is seriously low. I'm curious, what is the average GPA of VT class? I'm curious since it has a higher acceptance rate.

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GMU is certainly more selective - 58% to VT 70%


There was an article in the local paper recently about GM having the largest incoming freshman class ever. The article also said the average GPA of the class was 3.6. I don't know if that's weighted or unweighted but, either way, that doesn't seem too high. If it's weighted, that is seriously low. I'm curious, what is the average GPA of VT class? I'm curious since it has a higher acceptance rate.

I don't think acceptance rate is a good measure for selectivity. Many students know they won't be accepted at VT so they don't apply. Many students do apply to GMU because their lower GPA might be accepted (they are hoping). Many immigrant students apply at GMU because their parents won't allow them to live in dorms away from home (culturally not acceptable for them, especially girls).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Neither


GMU is certainly more selective - 58% to VT 70%


There was an article in the local paper recently about GM having the largest incoming freshman class ever. The article also said the average GPA of the class was 3.6. I don't know if that's weighted or unweighted but, either way, that doesn't seem too high. If it's weighted, that is seriously low. I'm curious, what is the average GPA of VT class? I'm curious since it has a higher acceptance rate.

I don't think acceptance rate is a good measure for selectivity. Many students know they won't be accepted at VT so they don't apply. Many students do apply to GMU because their lower GPA might be accepted (they are hoping). Many immigrant students apply at GMU because their parents won't allow them to live in dorms away from home (culturally not acceptable for them, especially girls).

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Neither

GMU is certainly more selective - 58% to VT 70%

There was an article in the local paper recently about GM having the largest incoming freshman class ever. The article also said the average GPA of the class was 3.6. I don't know if that's weighted or unweighted but, either way, that doesn't seem too high. If it's weighted, that is seriously low. I'm curious, what is the average GPA of VT class? I'm curious since it has a higher acceptance rate.

Didn't go to either school, but I found this question interesting.

They don't report average GPA of entering students, but the average GPA of accepted students had the following range: Middle 50% GPA of students offered admission: 3.84-4.27

I saw on another site that the average GPA of entering freshmen was 3.93; seems reasonable based on the reported range. I'm sure GMU reports a weighted GPA as well.

The kids applying to GMU have significant lower grades and SAT scores than kids applying to VT. That's a much better indication of selectivity than the percentage of admitted students. Based on the scores/GPAs a large number of GMU kids wouldn't get into VT.