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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| St Mary's College of Maryland | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Mason | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 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 |
St. Mary's | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $204 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary'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. Mary's based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Mason?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Mason than St Mary's College of Maryland ($35,377.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than St. Mary's ($18,479 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 7.8% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,120 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than George Mason University (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 4.8% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($10,760 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 8 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary'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. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than George Mason University (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,400 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $620 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,370)
- Mason graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($204 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/