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Overview |
Canisius | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Canisius | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Canisius | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Mary Washington College?
- Canisius College is 237.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Canisius than University of Mary Washington ($30,180.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Mary Washington College ($19,635 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 0.6% lower than costs at Canisius College ($12,090 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 134.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($21,215 vs. $9,046)
Canisius vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius 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 Canisius .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 32 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Canisius College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $5,600 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $49,900)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/