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Overview |
Union College | Mason | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
Union College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 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 |
Union College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Union College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Union College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Mason?
- Union College is 549.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Union College than George Mason University ($63,603.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Union College ($18,479 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 20.2% lower than costs at Union College ($13,120 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than George Mason University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 248.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($37,530 vs. $10,760)
Union College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than George Mason University (86% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/