Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Iowa ISU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| University of Nebraska Lincoln | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Nebraska | Mason | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | gmu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Nebraska | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $9,795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Nebraska | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $204 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Nebraska | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Mason?
- George Mason University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Mason than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($35,377.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Mason ($16,805 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 5.6% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,430 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than George Mason University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 1.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($10,941 vs. $10,760)
Nebraska vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 8 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Nebraska vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,700)
- Mason graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($204 vs. $224)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska 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/