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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Ohio Wesleyan University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Mason | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
OWU | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
OWU | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
OWU | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,452 students)
OWU vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Mason?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 412.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at OWU than George Mason University ($51,771.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than OWU ($18,900 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 6.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($14,226 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 275.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($42,496 vs. $11,311)
OWU vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than OWU (50.7%)
OWU vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,300 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/