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Overview |
Drexel | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Drexel | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 |
Drexel | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Drexel | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,757 students)
Drexel vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Mary Washington College?
- Drexel University is 533.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at Drexel than University of Mary Washington ($56,595.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Drexel ($21,863 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 40.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,090 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 274.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($33,861 vs. $9,046)
Drexel vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel 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 Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 104 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Drexel 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Drexel University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,243)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/