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Overview |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Mason?
- University of Scranton is 409.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at University of Scranton than George Mason University ($49,912.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than University of Scranton ($18,479 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 25.7% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,120 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 180.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($30,218 vs. $10,760)
University of Scranton vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 19 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than George Mason University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/