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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Rowan University Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| Stockton University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stockton | Mason | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Stockton | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $204 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stockton | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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 Stockton based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 8,788 students)
Stockton vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Mason?
- Stockton University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($12,996.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Mason than Stockton University ($35,677.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Stockton ($18,900 vs. $19,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 1.2% lower than costs at Stockton University ($15,151 vs. $15,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than George Mason University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 6.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($12,052 vs. $11,311)
Stockton vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 79 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Stockton (88.2%)
Stockton vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than George Mason University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,358 lower median federal student loan debt than Stockton graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,108)
- Mason graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Stockton graduates. ($204 vs. $218)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/