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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Old Dominion UVA UMBC Emory| Carnegie Mellon University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 74% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $204 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 16,002 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Mason?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 511.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Carnegie Mellon than George Mason University ($59,864.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Carnegie Mellon ($18,479 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 25.7% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,120 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Carnegie Mellon University (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 308.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($43,966 vs. $10,760)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 295 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than George Mason University (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $40,800 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($204 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/