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JMU UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU VCU UT Dallas Virginia Tech CNU UNT Texas State UH| Texas A & M University College Station | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 74,014 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,339 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,239 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,375 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,278 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 74% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,422 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 27,203 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1390 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $204 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than Mason based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 39,049 students)
Texas A&M vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or Mason?
- George Mason University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Texas A&M than George Mason University ($36,239.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Texas A&M ($18,479 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University College Station are 13.6% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,550 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Texas A & M University College Station (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University College Station students is 14.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($12,278 vs. $10,760)
Texas A&M vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University College Station (1212) is 59 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have at the same average high school GPA (3.68) as students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
Texas A&M vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than George Mason University (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $61,900)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,750)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($193 vs. $204)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/