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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UConn UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| University of Hartford | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHart | Mason | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
UHart | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
UHart | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UHart | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Mason?
- University of Hartford is 337.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at UHart than George Mason University ($42,851.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than UHart ($18,479 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 3% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($13,120 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 171.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,250 vs. $10,760)
UHart vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UHart .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 103 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Hartford (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,300 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/