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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 | Randolph Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,490 students)
Mason vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 358.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Randolph-Macon than George Mason University ($44,930.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Randolph-Macon ($18,479 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 3% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($13,120 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 186.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($30,787 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 55 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
Mason vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Randolph Macon College (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/