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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Mason | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | 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 Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Mason?
- Bryn Mawr College is 492.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Bryn Mawr than George Mason University ($58,000.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Bryn Mawr ($18,479 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 37.6% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($13,120 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Bryn Mawr College (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 240.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($36,618 vs. $10,760)
Bryn Mawr vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 193 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than George Mason University (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $400 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/