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Overview |
UNCG | Mason | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 74% |
Admission |
UNCG | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UNCG | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 17,978 students)
UNCG vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Mason?
- George Mason University is 121.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Mason than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($35,377.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Mason ($10,979 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 32.2% lower than costs at George Mason University ($9,924 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than George Mason University (82% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 30.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,760 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 118 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Mason (90%)
UNCG vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $22,800 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $2,987 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,737)
- Mason graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($204 vs. $235)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/