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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Meredith College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Mason | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Meredith | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Meredith | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Mason?
- Meredith College is 333.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Meredith than George Mason University ($42,420.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Meredith ($18,479 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 4.6% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,544 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 177.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,825 vs. $10,760)
Meredith vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 117 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Meredith College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/