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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| George Mason University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | PHC | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Mason | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mason | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mason | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Mason | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 409 students)
Mason vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 189.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Mason than Patrick Henry College ($35,377.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than PHC ($18,479 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 19.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,020 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than George Mason University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 25.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($13,531 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Mason .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than PHC (75.8%)
Mason vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or PHC? 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 PHC and Mason.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/