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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Case Western Old Dominion UVA UMBC RPI Colgate BU Vassar| University of Rochester | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | Mason | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 72% |
Admission |
U of R | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $204 |
Diversity |
U of R | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
U of R | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 16% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 12,160 students)
U of R vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Mason?
- University of Rochester is 525.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at U of R than George Mason University ($63,150.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than U of R ($18,900 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,151 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than George Mason University (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 268.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($41,700 vs. $11,311)
U of R vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than George Mason University (83% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $9,100 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($204 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/