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Overview |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $204 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 22,649 students)
Mississippi State vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Mason?
- George Mason University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Mason than Mississippi State University ($35,377.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Mason ($15,364 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 19.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,964 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 32.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($14,252 vs. $10,760)
Mississippi State vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 13 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Mississippi State University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($204 vs. $240)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/