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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 | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 85% |
Admission |
Mason | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $254 |
Diversity |
Mason | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Mason | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mason | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,315 students)
Mason vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or West Liberty University?
- George Mason University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at Mason than West Liberty University ($35,377.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Mason ($13,788 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 30.9% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,020 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than George Mason University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 84.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,760 vs. $5,824)
Mason vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 169 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Mason vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than West Liberty University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $24,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $37,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,867 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,617)
- Mason graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($204 vs. $254)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/