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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 | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Mason | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 12.5% | ||
| 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 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mason | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mason | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,826 students)
Mason vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 242.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Mason than Roanoke College ($35,377.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Roanoke College ($18,479 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 17.1% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,120 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 236.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($36,176 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 61 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Mason vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than George Mason University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/