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JMU George Washington Notre Dame Duke VCU Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt Virginia Tech CNU NYU UVA| Georgetown University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 74% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $204 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Georgetown based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Mason?
- Georgetown University is 531.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Georgetown than George Mason University ($61,872.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Georgetown ($18,479 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 43.5% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,120 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Georgetown University (74% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 327% larger than aid received George Mason University ($45,949 vs. $10,760)
Georgetown vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 263 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than George Mason University (94% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $57,000 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $61,900)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,750)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($160 vs. $204)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/