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JMU VCU William & Mary Davidson Virginia Tech CNU University of Richmond UVA Old Dominion UMBC Lehigh Emory| George Mason University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 61% |
Admission |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,243 students)
Mason vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 518.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Washington and Lee than George Mason University ($60,590.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Washington and Lee ($18,479 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 29% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,120 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Washington and Lee University (74% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 416.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($55,567 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Mason .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 242 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Mason vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Mason.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than George Mason University (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/