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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Denison Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| The College of Wooster | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wooster | Mason | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Wooster | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Wooster | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Mason?
- The College of Wooster is 482.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Wooster than George Mason University ($57,050.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Wooster ($18,479 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 2.9% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($13,120 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 293.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($42,315 vs. $10,760)
Wooster vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 84 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than George Mason University (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/