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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU UVA UMBC RU UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| George Mason University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 23,107 students)
Mason vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Old Dominion?
- George Mason University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Mason than Old Dominion University ($35,377.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Mason ($16,098 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 2.7% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,120 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than George Mason University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,760 vs. $9,058)
Mason vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 133 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Mason (90%)
Mason vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Old Dominion University (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($204 vs. $242)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/