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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Furman Old Dominion UVA UMBC Wofford College UNC Charlotte CofC UB| Elon University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Mason | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 74% |
Admission |
Elon | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $204 |
Diversity |
Elon | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Elon | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Mason?
- Elon University is 326.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Elon than George Mason University ($41,734.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Elon ($18,479 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 5.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,120 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Elon University (74% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 29% larger than aid received George Mason University ($13,880 vs. $10,760)
Elon vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 58 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than George Mason University (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($204 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/