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JMU UVA University of Richmond VCU Washington and Lee Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UMBC George Washington UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill| College of William and Mary | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 74% |
Admission |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $204 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 9,654 students)
William & Mary vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or Mason?
- College of William and Mary is 78% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at William & Mary than George Mason University ($40,089.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than William & Mary ($18,479 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 5.4% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($13,120 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than College of William and Mary (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 40.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($15,134 vs. $10,760)
William & Mary vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 200 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary 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 William & Mary (33.5%)
William & Mary vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary 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 William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than George Mason University (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $6,800 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $61,900)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,750)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/