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Overview |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 93% |
Admission |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 3,757 students)
ASU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 110.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Mary Washington College than Appalachian State University ($25,858.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Mary Washington College ($13,084 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,582 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Appalachian State University (93% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 21.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,046 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 47 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Appalachian State University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $13,900 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/