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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Trinity College Old Dominion UVA UMBC Skidmore College UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| Connecticut College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $204 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Mason?
- Connecticut College is 538.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Connecticut College than George Mason University ($64,412.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Connecticut College ($18,900 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 18% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($15,151 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 247.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($39,354 vs. $11,311)
Connecticut College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than George Mason University (84% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $60,700)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,550)
- Mason graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($204 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/