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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Moore College of Art and Design | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moore.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,400 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,400 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,034 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,204 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,476 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,510 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 803 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 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 |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Moore College of Art and Design | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Moore College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 368 students)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moore College of Art and Design or Mason?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 373.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($46,400.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than George Mason University ($46,400.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Moore College of Art and Design ($18,479 vs. $38,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 37.5% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($13,120 vs. $18,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 146.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($26,476 vs. $10,760)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moore College of Art and Design or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Moore College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Moore College of Art and Design (3.24)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Moore College of Art and Design (53.2%)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moore College of Art and Design 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 Moore College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Moore College of Art and Design (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Moore College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moore College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/