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Overview |
Villanova | Mason | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 74% |
Admission |
Villanova | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $204 |
Diversity |
Villanova | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Villanova | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 10,383 students)
Villanova vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or Mason?
- Villanova University is 520.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Villanova than George Mason University ($60,768.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Villanova ($18,479 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 22.6% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,120 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Villanova University (74% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 298.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($42,834 vs. $10,760)
Villanova vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 173 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova 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 Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than George Mason University (90% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,497)
- Mason graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($204 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/