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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Thomas Jefferson University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $204 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Mason?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 340% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Jefferson than George Mason University ($43,100.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Jefferson ($18,479 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 12.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,120 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 201.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($32,486 vs. $10,760)
Jefferson vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Jefferson vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $61,000 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $61,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,750)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($129 vs. $204)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/