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Overview |
Auburn | Mason | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 74% |
Admission |
Auburn | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $204 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Auburn | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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 Auburn based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Mason?
- Auburn University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Mason than Auburn University ($35,377.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Auburn ($18,479 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 14.3% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,120 vs. $14,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University as George Mason University (74% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($10,760 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 65 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than George Mason University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/