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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Bridgewater College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Mason | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
BC | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
BC | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
BC | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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 BC based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Mason?
- Bridgewater College is 296.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at BC than George Mason University ($38,800.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than BC ($18,479 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 5.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,120 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 217.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($34,142 vs. $10,760)
BC vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or BC .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 119 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Mason (90%)
BC vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Bridgewater College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $18,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/