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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary Wooster UVA Denison Old Dominion Virginia Tech Muhlenberg College| Allegheny College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $222 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Mary Washington College?
- Allegheny College is 507.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Allegheny College than University of Mary Washington ($54,300.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Allegheny College ($21,615 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($13,796 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 379.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($42,682 vs. $8,901)
Allegheny College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than University of Mary Washington (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $300 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $55,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/