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JMU VCU Kentucky Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| University of Louisville | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Mason | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Louisville | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $204 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Louisville | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Mason?
- University of Louisville is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Mason than University of Louisville ($35,377.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Louisville ($18,479 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 23% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,668 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than George Mason University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 13.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($12,216 vs. $10,760)
Louisville vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 6 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Louisville (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $94 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($19,656 vs. $19,750)
- Louisville graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($203 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/