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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Queens University of Charlotte | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | Mason | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Queens | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 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 | Sep 7, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Queens | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Queens | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Queens | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Queens | 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Mason?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 298.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Queens than George Mason University ($39,030.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Queens ($18,479 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 6.9% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($13,120 vs. $14,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 133.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($25,123 vs. $10,760)
Queens vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Queens .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 89 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/