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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 74% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Mason?
- Wesleyan University is 550.6% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Wesleyan University than George Mason University ($63,722.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Wesleyan University ($18,479 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 38.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,120 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Wesleyan University (74% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 456% larger than aid received George Mason University ($59,825 vs. $10,760)
Wesleyan University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Wesleyan University .
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than George Mason University (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,750)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($180 vs. $204)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/