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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Touro College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Touro College | Mason | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,111 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | touro.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Touro College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,010 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,960 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 74% |
Admission |
Touro College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,530 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,091 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1428 | 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 |
Touro College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Touro College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $204 |
Diversity |
Touro College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Touro College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Touro College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Touro College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 11,111 students)
Touro College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Touro College or Mason?
- Touro College is 107.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($20,350.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Mason than Touro College ($35,377.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Touro College ($18,479 vs. $23,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 87.2% lower than costs at George Mason University ($7,010 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than George Mason University (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Touro College ($10,760 vs. $9,941)
Touro College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Touro College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Touro College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Touro College (71.3%)
Touro College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Touro 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 Touro College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Touro College (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,750)
- Touro College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($129 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/