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Overview |
UNC Chapel Hill | Mason | ||
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,705 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Chapel Hill | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,019 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,580 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,614 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,066 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 74% |
Admission |
UNC Chapel Hill | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,341 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 9,639 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
UNC Chapel Hill | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Chapel Hill | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,479 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNC Chapel Hill | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UNC Chapel Hill | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNC Chapel Hill | 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 UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 31,705 students)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Chapel Hill or Mason?
- George Mason University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than George Mason University ($35,580.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Mason ($10,614 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 7.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,254 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (74% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 67.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($18,066 vs. $10,760)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Chapel Hill or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UNC Chapel Hill .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 190 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than George Mason University (89% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $4,200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $61,900)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $3,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($16,479 vs. $19,750)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($170 vs. $204)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/