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Overview |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,203 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lemoyne.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,050 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,309 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,125 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,066 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,531 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1290 | 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 |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,232 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $204 |
Diversity |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Le Moyne College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,203 students)
Le Moyne College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Le Moyne College or Mason?
- Le Moyne College is 270.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Le Moyne College than George Mason University ($36,320.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Le Moyne College ($18,479 vs. $23,309)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 14.7% lower than costs at Le Moyne College ($13,120 vs. $15,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Le Moyne College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Le Moyne College students is 152.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($27,125 vs. $10,760)
Le Moyne College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Le Moyne College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Le Moyne College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 80 points higher than at Le Moyne College (1073)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Le Moyne College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Le Moyne College (3.55)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Le Moyne College (78.3%)
Le Moyne College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College.
- The graduation rate at Le Moyne College is higher than George Mason University (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Le Moyne College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Le Moyne College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,232)
- Mason graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Le Moyne College graduates. ($204 vs. $271)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Le Moyne College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/