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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Lebanon Valley College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LVC | Mason | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
LVC | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 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 |
Academics |
LVC | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
LVC | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
LVC | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LVC | 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Mason?
- Lebanon Valley College is 382.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at LVC than George Mason University ($47,240.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than LVC ($18,479 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 0.8% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,120 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 227.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($35,245 vs. $10,760)
LVC vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC 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 LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than George Mason University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $14,400 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/