George Mason vs University of Utah
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 UtahSalt Lake City, UTCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- George Mason lists Mass every weekday; University of Utah lists Mass every weekday.
- George Mason lists confession 5 times a week; University of Utah, 7 times a week.
- George Mason has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 65% at University of Utah.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at George Mason: $76,343, against $67,170 at University of Utah.
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
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
7 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
7 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salt Lake City, UT
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
39,527
35,260
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
1257
ACT middle 50%
25–30
22–29
Graduation rate
68%
65%
First-year retention
86%
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,915
$16,200
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,942
$13,123
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,093
$13,424
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,224
$14,246
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,430
$17,663
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,894
$21,533
Median debt
$19,500
$19,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$76,343
$67,170
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.