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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Marietta College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | Mason | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 72% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Marietta College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Marietta College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marietta 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,171 students)
Marietta College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Mason?
- Marietta College is 274% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Marietta College than George Mason University ($37,752.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Marietta College ($18,900 vs. $21,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 20.8% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,544 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than George Mason University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 174.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($31,049 vs. $11,311)
Marietta College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 53 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Marietta College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta 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 Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Marietta College (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta 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/