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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Kenyon Wooster Old Dominion Oberlin UVA UMBC Bucknell UNC Charlotte| Denison University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Mason | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
Denison | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Denison | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Denison | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,405 students)
Denison vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Mason?
- Denison University is 534% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Denison than George Mason University ($64,000.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Denison ($18,900 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 1.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($15,151 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than George Mason University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 207% larger than aid received George Mason University ($34,723 vs. $11,311)
Denison vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than George Mason University (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/