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JMU VCU Hamilton College Colgate Virginia Tech CNU Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Old Dominion Barnard NYU| Vassar College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vassar | Mason | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 74% |
Admission |
Vassar | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $204 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Vassar | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Mason?
- Vassar College is 551.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Vassar than George Mason University ($63,840.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Vassar ($18,479 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 26.2% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,120 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Vassar College (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 366.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($50,193 vs. $10,760)
Vassar vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 252 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than George Mason University (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $3,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($15,780 vs. $19,750)
- Vassar graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($163 vs. $204)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/