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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Dickinson College Old Dominion Gettysburg College UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| Franklin and Marshall College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | Mason | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 74% |
Admission |
F&M | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $204 |
Diversity |
F&M | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
F&M | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Mason?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 570.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at F&M than George Mason University ($65,652.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than F&M ($18,479 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 14.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,120 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Franklin and Marshall College (74% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 357% larger than aid received George Mason University ($49,177 vs. $10,760)
F&M vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or F&M .
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than George Mason University (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates of Franklin and Marshall College and Mason have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($61,900 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($204 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/