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Overview |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 74% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 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 |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $204 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,090 students)
Penn State Abington vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or Mason?
- Penn State Abington is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Mason than Penn State Abington ($35,377.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Penn State Abington ($18,479 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 22.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,694 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Abington than George Mason University (79% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($10,760 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Penn State Abington .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 178 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Mason (90%)
Penn State Abington vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington 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 Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Penn State Abington (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,818)
- Mason graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/