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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,194 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,466 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,003 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,931 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1275 | 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,328 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Mason?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Mason than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($35,377.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Mason ($18,194 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 11% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,820 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($10,760 vs. $10,466)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 122 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Mason (90%)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,909)
- Mason graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($204 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/