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JMU Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU VCU Florida Virginia Tech CNU FGCU Old Dominion UVA| University of Central Florida | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Mason | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
UCF | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $204 |
Diversity |
UCF | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UCF | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UCF | 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
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 39,049 students)
UCF vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Mason?
- George Mason University is 118.7% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Mason than University of Central Florida ($35,377.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Mason ($13,108 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 14.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,498 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than George Mason University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 7.8% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($10,760 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 26 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming UCF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Central Florida (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,000 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $1,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($18,270 vs. $19,750)
- UCF graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($188 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/