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UofSC Clemson JMU Coastal Carolina VCU CNU CSU Elon Mason USC Beaufort Furman Longwood University| College of Charleston | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CofC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 |
CofC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
CofC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
CofC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 3,757 students)
CofC vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Mary Washington College?
- College of Charleston is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at CofC than University of Mary Washington ($35,338.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Mary Washington College ($21,120 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 7.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,090 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,499 vs. $9,046)
CofC vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 31 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than College of Charleston (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $9,300 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,200)
- University of Mary Washington and CofC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Mary Washington and CofC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/