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You want tech programs near Washington DC and Northern Virginia's data centres and life in Washington DC & Northern Virginia.
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George Mason vs UC Davis
George Mason University and University of California, Davis are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- George Mason: ₹1.04 crore – ₹1.21 crore
- UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore
- George Mason cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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George Mason or UC Davis: which is better for Indian students?
George Mason costs less: about ₹1.04 crore – ₹1.21 crore in total versus ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore for UC Davis — a difference of roughly ₹0. George Mason is known for tech programs near Washington DC and Northern Virginia's data centres; UC Davis for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research. Both offer Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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George Mason vs UC Davis
- Total cost
- George Mason: ₹1.04 crore – ₹1.21 crore · UC Davis: ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore
- Location
- George Mason: Fairfax, VA · UC Davis: Davis, CA
- Type
- George Mason: Public · UC Davis: Public
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You want engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research and life in Sacramento & Davis.
Cost
George Mason saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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George Mason, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹1.04 crore – ₹1.21 crore vs ₹1 crore – ₹1.24 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. George Mason is known for tech programs near Washington DC and Northern Virginia's data centres; UC Davis for engineering, agriculture and biotechnology research. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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