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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary ASU George Washington| George Mason University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
Mason | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mason | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Mason | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mason vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Mary Washington College?
- George Mason University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Mason than University of Mary Washington ($35,377.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Mary Washington College ($18,479 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 8.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,090 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than George Mason University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($10,760 vs. $9,046)
Mason vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 43 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Mason vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than George Mason University (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/