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JMU Loyola VCU IIT Virginia Tech CNU Northern Illinois ISU Old Dominion Illinois UVA UMBC| University of Illinois at Chicago | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIC | Mason | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
UIC | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $204 |
Diversity |
UIC | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UIC | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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 UIC based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 33,747 students)
UIC vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Mason?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 12% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Mason than University of Illinois at Chicago ($35,377.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Mason ($10,384 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,120 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than University of Illinois at Chicago (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 28.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($13,813 vs. $10,760)
UIC vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UIC .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 61 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates of University of Illinois at Chicago and Mason have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($61,900 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,750)
- UIC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($193 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/