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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mason | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Mason?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 516.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than George Mason University ($60,350.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($18,479 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 28.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,120 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 312% larger than aid received George Mason University ($44,331 vs. $10,760)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than George Mason University (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $60,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/