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Overview |
UO | Mason | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,163 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,512 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,158 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,077 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 74% |
Admission |
UO | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,154 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 32,061 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UO | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $204 |
Diversity |
UO | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UO | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UO | 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 UO based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 23,163 students)
UO vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Mason?
- University of Oregon is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at UO than George Mason University ($39,158.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than UO ($18,479 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,120 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than George Mason University (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 10.2% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($10,760 vs. $9,767)
UO vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UO .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 34 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UO (86.3%)
UO vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than George Mason University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,900 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,351 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,101)
- Mason graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($204 vs. $218)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/