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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 | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | The King's College | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Mason | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mason | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
Mason | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Mason | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 326 students)
Mason vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or The King's College?
- The King's College is 114.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Mason than The King's College ($35,377.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than The King's College ($18,479 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 40.2% lower than costs at The King's College ($13,120 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than George Mason University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 129% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,640 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Mason .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 28 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Mason vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or The King's 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 The King's College and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than The King's College (64% vs. 51%)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($204 vs. $240)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/