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JMU VCU Princeton Georgetown Penn NYU Johns Hopkins Duke Colgate Virginia Tech CNU UChicago| Cornell University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell | Mason | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,898 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,456 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,456 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,988 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,060 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,219 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 74% |
Admission |
Cornell | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,195 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,168 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 2, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cornell | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $204 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Cornell | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | 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 Cornell based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 25,898 students)
Cornell vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Mason?
- Cornell University is 537.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Cornell than George Mason University ($62,456.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Cornell ($18,479 vs. $26,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 29.5% lower than costs at Cornell University ($13,120 vs. $16,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Cornell University (74% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 403.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($54,219 vs. $10,760)
Cornell vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 275 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Cornell vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than George Mason University (93% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $36,500 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $61,900)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($12,000 vs. $19,750)
- Cornell graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($124 vs. $204)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/