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JMU U of A VCU Virginia Tech CNU UC Riverside Old Dominion San Diego State UB UVA UMBC CU Boulder| Arizona State University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Mason | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
ASU | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $204 |
Diversity |
ASU | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
ASU | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 39,049 students)
ASU vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Mason?
- Arizona State University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Mason than Arizona State University ($35,377.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Mason ($14,808 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 12.2% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,120 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than George Mason University (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 15.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($12,381 vs. $10,760)
ASU vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 5 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ASU (3.54)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than ASU (89.8%)
ASU vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Mason? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mason and ASU.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Arizona State University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $9,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $528 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,278)
- Mason graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($204 vs. $209)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/