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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Mason | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,848 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,015 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,576 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,985 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,527 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $204 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,003 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Mason?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Mason than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($35,677.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Mason ($17,015 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 39.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,848 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than George Mason University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 28.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($14,576 vs. $11,311)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 175 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Mason (88.8%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,909)
- Mason graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($204 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/