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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Averett University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Mason | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
AU | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
AU | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
AU | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 17% | ||
Campus |
AU | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Mason?
- Averett University is 284.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at AU than George Mason University ($37,640.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than AU ($18,479 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 15.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,360 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 143.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($26,246 vs. $10,760)
AU vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or AU .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 240 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Mason students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at AU (3.07)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Averett University (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/