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Overview |
Kentucky | Mason | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 |
Kentucky | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $204 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 31,547 students)
Kentucky vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Mason?
- University of Kentucky is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Mason than University of Kentucky ($35,377.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Kentucky ($18,479 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,120 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than George Mason University (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 31.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($14,114 vs. $10,760)
Kentucky vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 10 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Mason (90%)
Kentucky vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Kentucky (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,750)
- Mason graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($204 vs. $235)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/