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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| D'Youville College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
D'Youville College | Mason | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
D'Youville College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,053 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,618 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | 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 |
D'Youville College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D'Youville College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
D'Youville College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville College | 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,518 students)
D'Youville College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or Mason?
- D'Youville College is 206.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Mason than D'Youville College ($35,377.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than D'Youville College ($18,479 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 38.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($9,500 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at D'Youville College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 105% larger than aid received George Mason University ($22,053 vs. $10,760)
D'Youville College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or D'Youville College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 117 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.68) as students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than D'Youville College (84%)
D'Youville College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville College 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 D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than D'Youville College (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $8,200 more per year than D'Youville College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $53,700)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/