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Overview |
Ursinus College | Mason | ||
| Location | Collegeville, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #214 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursinus.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursinus College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,016 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,016 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,624 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,546 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,075 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Ursinus College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,237 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ursinus College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursinus College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ursinus College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Ursinus College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ursinus College | 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,527 students)
Ursinus College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursinus College or Mason?
- Ursinus College is 492.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Ursinus College than George Mason University ($58,016.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Ursinus College ($18,479 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 11.5% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($13,120 vs. $14,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 272.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($40,075 vs. $10,760)
Ursinus College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursinus College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Ursinus College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Ursinus College (82.2%)
Ursinus College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursinus College 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 Ursinus College.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than George Mason University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/