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JMU Penn State NC State Purdue VCU Clemson UofSC UVA CNU Maryland William & Mary Old Dominion| George Mason University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 57% |
Admission |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $247 |
Diversity |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 38,170 students)
Mason vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Mason than Virginia Tech ($35,377.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Virginia Tech ($18,479 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 3.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,680 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Virginia Tech (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,760 vs. $7,649)
Mason vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Mason .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 57 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Mason vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than George Mason University (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $3,100 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,966)
- Mason graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($204 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/