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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| St John's College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St John's | Mason | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 74% |
Admission |
St John's | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 |
Academics |
St John's | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
St John's | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St John's | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 17% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Mason?
- St John's College is 267.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at St John's than George Mason University ($36,040.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than St John's ($18,479 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 8.8% lower than costs at St John's College ($13,120 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than George Mason University (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 121% larger than aid received George Mason University ($23,775 vs. $10,760)
St John's vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than George Mason University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $20,700 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/