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Overview |
UConn | Mason | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
UConn | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $204 |
Diversity |
UConn | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 UConn based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Mason?
- University of Connecticut is 60% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at UConn than George Mason University ($38,340.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than UConn ($18,479 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,120 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than George Mason University (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 36.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($14,678 vs. $10,760)
UConn vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 97 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming UConn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than George Mason University (83% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $100 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/