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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 72% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $204 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Mason?
- George Mason University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($10,095.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Mason than CUNY Brooklyn College ($35,677.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Mason ($4,105 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 43.8% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($15,151 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than George Mason University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 21.8% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,311 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 38 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $9,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($10,382 vs. $19,750)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($107 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/