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Overview |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,527 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,095 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,677 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,151 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,900 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,579 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 20,057 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $215 |
Diversity |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mason | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,911 students)
Mason vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or UVa-Wise?
- George Mason University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($10,095.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Mason than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($35,677.00 vs. $26,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Mason ($10,409 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 20.9% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,535 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 21.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($13,702 vs. $11,311)
Mason vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 211 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Mason students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Mason (88.8%)
Mason vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (64% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $19,800 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,077 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,827)
- Mason graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($204 vs. $215)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/