Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Allegheny College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Allegheny College | Mason | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | gmu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Allegheny College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $9,795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $204 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Mason?
- Allegheny College is 440.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Allegheny College than George Mason University ($52,950.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Allegheny College ($18,479 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 5.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,120 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 295.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($42,599 vs. $10,760)
Allegheny College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than George Mason University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $29,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($204 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/