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Overview |
SUNY College at Oswego | Mason | ||
| Location | Oswego, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oswego.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Oswego | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,440 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,376 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,709 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Oswego | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,555 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,365 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Oswego | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Oswego | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,515 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $204 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Oswego | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY College at Oswego | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Oswego | 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 College at Oswego based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 6,906 students)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Oswego or Mason?
- George Mason University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oswego for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Mason than SUNY College at Oswego ($35,377.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Oswego than Mason ($17,376 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 17.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Oswego ($13,120 vs. $15,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Oswego than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 0.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Oswego ($10,760 vs. $10,709)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Oswego or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or SUNY College at Oswego .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 50 points higher than at SUNY College at Oswego (1103)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SUNY College at Oswego (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SUNY College at Oswego (3.49)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than SUNY College at Oswego (82.6%)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Oswego 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 College at Oswego.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than SUNY College at Oswego (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,100 more per year than SUNY College at Oswego graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,765 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Oswego graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,515)
- Mason graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Oswego graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Oswego 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/