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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Wilkes University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wilkes | Mason | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilkes | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Wilkes | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Mason?
- Wilkes University is 299.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Wilkes than George Mason University ($39,134.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Wilkes ($18,479 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 20.8% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,120 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than George Mason University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 173.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,441 vs. $10,760)
Wilkes vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 100 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Mason (90%)
Wilkes vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Wilkes University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/