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JMU Miami Michigan VCU Wisconsin Pitt Virginia Tech CNU Purdue NC State Clemson Old Dominion| Ohio State University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 74% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 39,049 students)
Ohio State vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Mason?
- Ohio State University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Ohio State than George Mason University ($35,762.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Ohio State ($18,479 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 6.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,120 vs. $14,006)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University as George Mason University (74% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($10,993 vs. $10,760)
Ohio State vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 142 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than George Mason University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio 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/