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Overview |
Ithaca College | Mason | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Mason?
- Ithaca College is 391.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Ithaca College than George Mason University ($48,126.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Ithaca College ($18,479 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 21.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,120 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 175.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,677 vs. $10,760)
Ithaca College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Ithaca College .
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than George Mason University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,750)
- Mason graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($204 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/