George Mason vs University of Arizona
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.George Mason UniversityFairfax, VACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of ArizonaTucson, AZCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- George Mason lists Mass every weekday; University of Arizona lists Mass 8 times a week.
- George Mason lists confession 5 times a week; University of Arizona, once a week.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at George Mason: $76,343, against $59,979 at University of Arizona.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
8 times a week
Confession times
5 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
6 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Fairfax, VA
Tucson, AZ
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
39,527
53,001
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
87%
86%
Average SAT
1274
1246
ACT middle 50%
25–30
21–29
Graduation rate
68%
68%
First-year retention
86%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,915
$16,674
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,942
$13,353
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,093
$14,984
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,224
$16,051
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,430
$19,777
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,894
$22,307
Median debt
$19,500
$19,620
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$76,343
$59,979
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.