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JMU VCU MHC Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| Smith College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Mason | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 74% |
Admission |
Smith College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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 |
Smith College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $204 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Smith College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Mason?
- Smith College is 497% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Smith College than George Mason University ($58,480.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Smith College ($18,479 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 55% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,120 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Smith College (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 356.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($49,109 vs. $10,760)
Smith College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith 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 Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than George Mason University (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- Smith College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/