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JMU VCU Regent University Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB Lee University William & Mary| George Mason University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $249 |
Diversity |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 39,049 students)
Mason vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 118.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Mason than Liberty University ($35,377.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Liberty University ($18,479 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 6.2% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,350 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 15.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($12,471 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 83 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Mason (90%)
Mason vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Liberty University (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,166)
- Mason graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($204 vs. $249)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/