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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UConn UNC Charlotte Pace University-New York UB William & Mary| University of New Haven | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Mason | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
UNH | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNH | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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 UNH based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 8,819 students)
UNH vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Mason?
- University of New Haven is 335% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at UNH than George Mason University ($42,610.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than UNH ($18,479 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 41.8% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,120 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 156.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($27,556 vs. $10,760)
UNH vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UNH .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 87 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Mason (90%)
UNH vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of New Haven (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $9,600 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/