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AU JMU Georgetown VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC Northeastern BU Fordham| George Washington University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Mason | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
George Washington | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 17% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Mason?
- George Washington University is 534.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at George Washington than George Mason University ($62,110.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than George Washington ($18,479 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 19.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,120 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than George Mason University (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 227.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($35,257 vs. $10,760)
George Washington vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 141 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Mason? 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 Mason and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than George Mason University (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,212 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,962)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/