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Overview |
Queens College | Mason | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 72% |
Admission |
Queens College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
Queens College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $204 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Queens College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 16,481 students)
Queens College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Mason?
- George Mason University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($10,095.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Mason than CUNY Queens College ($35,677.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Mason ($5,339 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 8.7% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,151 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than George Mason University (81% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 27% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($11,311 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 43 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than CUNY Queens College (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($11,000 vs. $19,750)
- Queens College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($113 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/