I think the differences boil down to . What you’re doing with your life and how you handling it . I’ve seen people in their early 20s more mature than mid 20s . But I will a lot of people in their early 20s are thinking about dating and how to date and learning the ropes of dating . People in their mid 20s are doing that too. But I feel like most of your dating experiences come in your early 20s . I feel like your early 20s is a good way to explore dating options and to see what you like and don’t like . The same goes for your career . I know people who start to go college at 18 and graduated at 23 or 24 . And I know people who starting college at 21-25 . One good thing about your 20s is a good trial and error process on how to figure your life out . Make as many mistakes in 20s . You will eventually learn from them and grow . Also I feel like in 20s you learn a lot about yourself . Regardless if you’re in early , mid , or late 20s . But I will say when 25 and older you’re more thinking of starting a family or starting a career . Starting something long term that’s more beneficial for you than your early 20s .