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Overview |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 93% |
Admission |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 10% | ||
Campus |
AU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,757 students)
AU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Mary Washington College?
- American University is 493.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at AU than University of Mary Washington ($53,070.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than AU ($21,863 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 29.9% lower than costs at American University ($12,090 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than American University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 200% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($27,138 vs. $9,046)
AU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 142 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at AU (3.7)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of Mary Washington (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More AU 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/