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Overview |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $204 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,182 students)
Purchase College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Mason?
- George Mason University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Mason than SUNY at Purchase College ($35,377.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Purchase College ($18,479 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 13.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,120 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than SUNY at Purchase College (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 4.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($10,760 vs. $10,312)
Purchase College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 71 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Purchase College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College 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 Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/