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JMU Swarthmore VCU Virginia Tech CNU Vassar Old Dominion UVA UMBC Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury| Haverford College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
| Location | Haverford, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #36 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | haverford.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,476 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,999 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 74% |
Admission |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,657 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 804 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $204 |
Diversity |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Haverford College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,421 students)
Haverford College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Haverford College or Mason?
- Haverford College is 541.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Haverford College than George Mason University ($62,850.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Haverford College ($18,479 vs. $23,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 37.1% lower than costs at Haverford College ($13,120 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Haverford College (74% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 439% larger than aid received George Mason University ($57,999 vs. $10,760)
Haverford College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Haverford College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Haverford College .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 280 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Haverford College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Haverford College 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 Haverford College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than George Mason University (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $61,900)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($13,000 vs. $19,750)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($134 vs. $204)
- More Haverford College 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/