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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU NYU Old Dominion Villanova Baruch Syracuse UVA UMBC Lafayette College| Fordham University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | Mason | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Fordham | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Fordham | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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 Fordham based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Mason?
- Fordham University is 481.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Fordham than George Mason University ($56,920.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Fordham ($18,479 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 60.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,120 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than George Mason University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 207.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($33,129 vs. $10,760)
Fordham vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 120 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than George Mason University (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Fordham 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/