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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Nazareth College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $204 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Mason?
- Nazareth College is 281.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Nazareth College than George Mason University ($37,330.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Nazareth College ($18,479 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 15.8% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,120 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 110.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($22,625 vs. $10,760)
Nazareth College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
Nazareth College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than George Mason University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,751 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,501)
- Mason graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($204 vs. $274)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/