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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| George Mason University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 460 students)
Mason vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 130.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Mason than Sweet Briar College ($35,377.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Sweet Briar College ($18,479 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 8.6% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($13,120 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than George Mason University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 13.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($12,254 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 55 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Mason vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than George Mason University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,700)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/