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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UConn SHU UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| Quinnipiac University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Mason | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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 Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 8,788 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Mason?
- Quinnipiac University is 402% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Quinnipiac than George Mason University ($49,170.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Quinnipiac ($18,479 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 21.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,120 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 175.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,689 vs. $10,760)
Quinnipiac vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 58 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than George Mason University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/