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JMU William & Mary VCU Villanova UVA Virginia Tech CNU Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Old Dominion| George Mason University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 57% |
Admission |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $218 |
Diversity |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Mason | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,876 students)
Mason vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 515.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at University of Richmond than George Mason University ($60,330.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than University of Richmond ($18,479 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,120 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than University of Richmond (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 331.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($46,385 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Mason .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 184 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Mason vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Mason.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than George Mason University (83% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $12,000 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,398 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,148)
- Mason graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($204 vs. $218)
- More University of Richmond 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/