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Overview |
Pitt | Mason | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 74% |
Admission |
Pitt | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 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 |
Pitt | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 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 | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Pitt | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | 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 based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 33,767 students)
Pitt vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Mason?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 101.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Pitt than George Mason University ($36,000.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Pitt ($18,479 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 6.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,360 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than George Mason University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 1.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($10,919 vs. $10,760)
Pitt vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 119 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than George Mason University (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Pitt 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 graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,909)
- Mason graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($204 vs. $278)
- More Pitt 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/