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Overview |
Western New England University | Mason | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Mason?
- Western New England University is 326.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Western New England University than George Mason University ($41,750.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Western New England University ($18,479 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 11.8% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,120 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than George Mason University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 130.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,781 vs. $10,760)
Western New England University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 73 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Western New England University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/