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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Mason?
- Elizabethtown College is 257.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Mason than Elizabethtown College ($35,377.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Elizabethtown College ($18,479 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 3.8% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,642 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 98.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($21,405 vs. $10,760)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 28 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than George Mason University (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College 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/