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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Wagner College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Mason?
- Wagner College is 405% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Wagner College than George Mason University ($49,460.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Wagner College ($18,479 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 16.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,120 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 220.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($34,485 vs. $10,760)
Wagner College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner 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 Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,379)
- Mason graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($204 vs. $272)
- More Wagner 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/