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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Mason | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
Academics |
SUNY at Fredonia | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,491 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Mason?
- George Mason University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Mason than SUNY at Fredonia ($35,377.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Mason ($15,795 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 8.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,120 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 0.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($10,794 vs. $10,760)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 103 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $19,600 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/