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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Rosemont College Albright College Randolph-Macon| Alvernia University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 2,485 students)
Alvernia University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Mary Washington College?
- Alvernia University is 359.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Alvernia University than University of Mary Washington ($41,060.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Alvernia University ($21,615 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 7.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,040 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Mary Washington (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 221.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($28,611 vs. $8,901)
Alvernia University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 112 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Alvernia University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $10,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/