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JMU Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn VCU FIU Georgia UofSC Virginia Tech CNU FAU| Florida State University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Mason | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
Florida State | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $204 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida State | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 39,049 students)
Florida State vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Mason?
- George Mason University is 143.5% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at Mason than Florida State University ($35,377.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Mason ($14,003 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 13.2% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,592 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than George Mason University (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,760 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 62 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than George Mason University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,750)
- Mason graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($204 vs. $214)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/