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Overview |
UNCSA | Mason | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 74% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UNCSA | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Mason?
- George Mason University is 50.8% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Mason than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,377.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Mason ($11,251 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 1.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,902 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($10,868 vs. $10,760)
UNCSA vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 45 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $22,800 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/