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JMU VCU Washington and Lee Virginia Tech CNU University of Richmond Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Chapel Hill Duke UNC Charlotte| Davidson College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | Mason | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 74% |
Admission |
Davidson | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 | Jan 7, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $204 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Davidson | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Mason?
- Davidson College is 477.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Davidson than George Mason University ($56,550.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Davidson ($18,479 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 20% lower than costs at Davidson College ($13,120 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Davidson College (74% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 332.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($46,496 vs. $10,760)
Davidson vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 202 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than George Mason University (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $61,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,750)
- Davidson graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($175 vs. $204)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/