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Overview |
U of A | Mason | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
U of A | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 |
U of A | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $204 |
Diversity |
U of A | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
U of A | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 39,049 students)
U of A vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Mason?
- University of Arizona is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at U of A than George Mason University ($37,827.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Mason ($17,075 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 4% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,120 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 42% larger than aid received George Mason University ($15,279 vs. $10,760)
U of A vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at U of A (3.48)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than U of A (86.8%)
U of A vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Arizona (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $7,900 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- U of A graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/