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Overview |
Wright State | Mason | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,884 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,138 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,556 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,400 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,890 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 72% |
Admission |
Wright State | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,894 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 8,463 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3%Open | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wright State | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 9,884 students)
Wright State vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Mason?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($11,138.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Mason than Wright State University Main Campus ($35,677.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Mason ($15,400 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 39% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,900 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than George Mason University (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($11,311 vs. $7,890)
Wright State vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 119 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Mason (88.8%)
Wright State vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/