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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Canisius College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | Mason | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Canisius | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Canisius | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $204 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Canisius | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Mason?
- Canisius College is 208.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Mason than Canisius College ($35,377.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Canisius ($18,479 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 7.9% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,158 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 97.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($21,215 vs. $10,760)
Canisius vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 75 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,750)
- Mason graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($204 vs. $255)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/