George Mason University vs George Washington 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.

GW has three fully integrated campuses in the Washington, D.C. area. These are the Foggy Bottom Campus, the Mount Vernon Campus, and the Virginia Science and Technology Campus

• 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.

Living at GW grants you the rare opportunity to encounter a variety of new cultural experiences while learning and interning at world-class institutions. Residence hall life is an essential aspect of your college experience, and some of your lifelong friends will first be your neighbors and roommates. During your time at GW, you’ll likely find fellow students who share your interests. Whether it's leadership, politics, arts and culture, athletics or service that moves you, GW students engage in more than 450 clubs and student organizations on campus. Pursuing your passions and sharing your diversity plays an integral role in building our community. University's open dining plan provides flexibility and personalization, offering you the opportunity to use yours at more than 80 dining and grocery partners on or near the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses, and around the city. 

• Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, President of Puntland and Prime Minister of Somalia
• Bryon Allen (born 1992), basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
• 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[

Derek Curtis Bok, President of Harvard University
John T. Wilson, President of the University of Chicago
William Lyne Wilson, President of Washington and Lee University

Lee Kun-Hee, Chairman of Samsung Group
Kathy J. Warden, President & CEO of Northrop Grumman
Neil Portnow, President of The Recording Academy
Donna Hrinak, President of Boeing Latin America