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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Saint Vincent College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Vincent College | Mason | ||
| Location | Latrobe, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stvincent.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Vincent College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,814 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,814 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,526 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,121 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,821 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Saint Vincent College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,587 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Vincent College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Vincent College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Saint Vincent College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Vincent College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Saint Vincent 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 Saint Vincent College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,536 students)
Saint Vincent College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Vincent College or Mason?
- Saint Vincent College is 296.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($38,814.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Saint Vincent College than George Mason University ($38,814.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Saint Vincent College ($18,479 vs. $23,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 3.1% lower than costs at Saint Vincent College ($13,120 vs. $13,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Vincent College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Vincent College students is 195.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($31,821 vs. $10,760)
Saint Vincent College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Vincent College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Saint Vincent College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 94 points higher than at Saint Vincent College (1059)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Saint Vincent College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Saint Vincent College (3.6)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Saint Vincent College (73.4%)
Saint Vincent College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Vincent 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 Saint Vincent College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Vincent College is higher than George Mason University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Saint Vincent College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Saint Vincent College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/