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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion Miami UVA UMBC Ohio State UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| Ohio University Main Campus | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Mason | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ohio University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Mason?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Mason than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,377.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Ohio University ($18,479 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 6.4% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,336 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than George Mason University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,760 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 45 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than George Mason University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/