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Overview |
Drexel | Mason | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Drexel | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $204 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Drexel | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 22,344 students)
Drexel vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Mason?
- Drexel University is 477.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Drexel than George Mason University ($56,595.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Drexel ($18,479 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 29.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,120 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 214.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($33,861 vs. $10,760)
Drexel vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 61 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than George Mason University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,493 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,243)
- Mason graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($204 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/