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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Mason | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 Mount Union | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,169 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Mason?
- University of Mount Union is 246.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Mason than University of Mount Union ($35,677.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than University of Mount Union ($18,900 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 31.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,500 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 112.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,047 vs. $11,311)
University of Mount Union vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 75 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than George Mason University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,700 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/