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Overview |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Mason?
- DeSales University is 319.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at DeSales University than George Mason University ($41,100.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than DeSales University ($18,479 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 2.9% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,120 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 158.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($27,824 vs. $10,760)
DeSales University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 99 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than George Mason University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,800 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/