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JMU VCU Smith College Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC Bryn Mawr UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| Mount Holyoke College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Mason | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 72% |
Admission |
MHC | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $204 |
Diversity |
MHC | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Mason?
- Mount Holyoke College is 533% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at MHC than George Mason University ($63,904.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than MHC ($18,900 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 24.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,151 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than George Mason University (75% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 269.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($41,823 vs. $11,311)
MHC vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC 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 (88.8%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than George Mason University (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $11,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,206)
- Mason graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($204 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/