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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 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 Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,239 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,992 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 72% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,240 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,125 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 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 Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 838 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or Mason?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Mason than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($35,677.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Mason ($18,239 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 12.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($13,448 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than George Mason University (78% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,311 vs. $8,992)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Penn State Worthington Scranton .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 198 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Mason students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Mason (88.8%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,818)
- Mason graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/