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Overview |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
| Location | Hazleton, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 473 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,724 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,106 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 585 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 526 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1280 | 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 |
Academics |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $204 |
Diversity |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Hazleton | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Penn State Hazleton based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 473 students)
Penn State Hazleton vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Hazleton or Mason?
- Penn State Hazleton is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Mason than Penn State Hazleton ($35,377.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Penn State Hazleton ($18,479 vs. $18,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 7.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,254 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Hazleton than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Hazleton students is 3.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($11,106 vs. $10,760)
Penn State Hazleton vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Hazleton or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Penn State Hazleton .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 201 points higher than at Penn State Hazleton (952)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Hazleton (21)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Penn State Hazleton (89.9%)
Penn State Hazleton vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Hazleton 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 Penn State Hazleton.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Penn State Hazleton (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Penn State Hazleton graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,818)
- Mason graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($204 vs. $277)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Hazleton students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/