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Overview |
Utah State University | Mason | ||
| Location | Logan, UT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,943 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah State University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,310 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,884 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,232 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,577 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,808 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
Utah State University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,069 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 15,061 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1300 | 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 |
Utah State University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah State University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,610 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $140 | $204 |
Diversity |
Utah State University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Utah State University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Utah State University | 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 State University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 27,943 students)
Utah State University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah State University or Mason?
- George Mason University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Mason than Utah State University ($35,377.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Mason ($14,577 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 59.4% lower than costs at George Mason University ($8,232 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than George Mason University (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Utah State University ($10,760 vs. $9,808)
Utah State University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah State University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Utah State University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 69 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Mason (90%)
Utah State University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah State University 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 State University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Utah State University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $6,140 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($13,610 vs. $19,750)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($140 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/