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Overview |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
| Location | Uniontown, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 419 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,780 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 731 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 670 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1265 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 419 students)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Mason?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Mason than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($35,677.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Mason ($18,780 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 12.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($13,448 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than George Mason University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 49% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($11,311 vs. $7,593)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 237 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Mason students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Mason (88.8%)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,818)
- Mason graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/