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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Washington College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Mason | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Washington College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 |
Washington College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $204 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Mason?
- Washington College is 416.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Washington College than George Mason University ($50,626.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Washington College ($18,479 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 5.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,120 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 231.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($35,683 vs. $10,760)
Washington College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than George Mason University (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($204 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/