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Overview |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Mason?
- Susquehanna University is 455.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Susquahanna than George Mason University ($54,440.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Susquahanna ($18,479 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 14% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,120 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than George Mason University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 280.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($40,914 vs. $10,760)
Susquahanna vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than George Mason University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $57,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/