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Overview |
Mason | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 95% |
Admission |
Mason | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mason | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mason | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Longwood 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 4,358 students)
Mason vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Longwood University?
- George Mason University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Mason than Longwood University ($35,377.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Longwood University ($18,479 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 9.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,120 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,760 vs. $10,332)
Mason vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 168 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Mason vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Longwood University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University 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/