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JMU NJIT VCU RPI Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC Rutgers NYU RIT| Stevens Institute of Technology | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Mason | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Stevens | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 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 |
Stevens | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $204 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Stevens | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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 Stevens based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Mason?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 476% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Stevens than George Mason University ($56,424.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Stevens ($18,479 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 30.2% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($13,120 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 196.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($31,949 vs. $10,760)
Stevens vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 187 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than George Mason University (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $27,200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($19,750 vs. $28,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($204 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/