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Overview |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mason | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,394 students)
Mason vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 252.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Mason than University of Lynchburg ($35,377.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than University of Lynchburg ($18,479 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 0.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($13,060 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 124.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,138 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 139 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Mason (90%)
Mason vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Lynchburg (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $15,500 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/