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Overview |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Mason | ||
| Location | Sparkill, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,033 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #567 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stac.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,370 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,745 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,710 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,861 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $204 |
Diversity |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,033 students)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Mason?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 262.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than George Mason University ($35,500.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($18,479 vs. $21,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 17.1% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($13,120 vs. $15,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 176.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,710 vs. $10,760)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Saint Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 211 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Mason students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (88.6%)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/