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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Mason?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Mason than University of Missouri Columbia ($35,377.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,479 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 20.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,890 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than George Mason University (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 7.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($11,545 vs. $10,760)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 50 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than George Mason University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $2,133 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,883)
- Mason graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($204 vs. $226)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/