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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Webb Institute | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
| Location | Glen Cove, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 102 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webb.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,075 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,075 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,744 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,291 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 38 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 65.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 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 |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $204 |
Diversity |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Webb Institute | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 102 students)
Webb Institute vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webb Institute or Mason?
- Webb Institute is 462.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($55,075.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Webb Institute than George Mason University ($55,075.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Webb Institute ($18,479 vs. $19,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 6.6% lower than costs at Webb Institute ($13,120 vs. $13,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webb Institute than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 423.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($56,291 vs. $10,760)
Webb Institute vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webb Institute or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Webb Institute .
- The average SAT score at Webb Institute (1442) is 289 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Webb Institute students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Webb Institute (20.8%)
Webb Institute vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webb Institute 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 Webb Institute.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/