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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 13,609 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Mason?
- Pace University New York is 391.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Pace University-New York than George Mason University ($48,152.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Pace University-New York ($18,479 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 56.1% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($13,120 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 215.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($33,911 vs. $10,760)
Pace University-New York vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 93 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Pace University New York (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $1,200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/