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Overview |
UC | Mason | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 74% |
Admission |
UC | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $204 |
Diversity |
UC | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UC | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UC | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 39,049 students)
UC vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Mason?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Mason than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($35,377.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than UC ($18,479 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 2.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,852 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 23.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,760 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 12 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming UC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UC (86.2%)
UC vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $16,300 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/