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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech BC Randolph-Macon St. Mary's| Eastern Mennonite University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
EMU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EMU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
EMU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EMU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Mary Washington College?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 354.1% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at EMU than University of Mary Washington ($40,590.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than EMU ($21,863 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 1.2% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($12,090 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than University of Mary Washington (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 236.7% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($30,460 vs. $9,046)
EMU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU 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 EMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 101 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
EMU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $11,600 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,900)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,450)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More EMU 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/