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JMU VCU CU Boulder Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion BYU UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB Utah State University| University of Utah | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Utah | Mason | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,734 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utah.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,175 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,697 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,437 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,399 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Utah | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,072 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 18,781 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Utah | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $204 |
Diversity |
Utah | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Utah | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Utah | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 34,734 students)
Utah vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah or Mason?
- George Mason University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Mason than University of Utah ($35,377.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Mason ($12,399 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 14.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,437 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 11% larger than aid received University of Utah ($10,760 vs. $9,696)
Utah vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Utah .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 23 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Utah (89.1%)
Utah vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah 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 Utah.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Utah (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $600 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,750)
- Utah graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($155 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/