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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Mason | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 |
University at Albany- SUNY | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | 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 University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 16,880 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Mason?
- George Mason University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($10,095.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Mason than SUNY at Albany ($35,677.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than University at Albany- SUNY ($18,900 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 6.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,151 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than George Mason University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 16% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($11,311 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 62 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is the same as at George Mason University (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,100 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,065)
- Mason graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/