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Overview |
Hunter | Mason | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Hunter | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Hunter | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Hunter based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 22,970 students)
Hunter vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Mason?
- George Mason University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at Mason than CUNY Hunter College ($35,377.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Mason ($4,848 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 21.4% lower than costs at George Mason University ($10,808 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 15.4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,760 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 12 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 (90%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than CUNY Hunter College (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $8,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($11,548 vs. $19,750)
- Hunter graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($119 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/