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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC Annapolis UNC Charlotte UB Harvard William & Mary| United States Military Academy | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | Mason | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 74% |
Admission |
West Point | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $204 |
Diversity |
West Point | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
West Point | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 17% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 4,393 students)
West Point vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Mason?
- George Mason University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Mason than United States Military Academy ($35,377.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than United States Military Academy (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($10,760 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than George Mason University (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/