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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA LVC Millersville University of Pennsylvania Old Dominion Virginia Tech Ursinus College| Elizabethtown College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Mary Washington College?
- Elizabethtown College is 291.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Elizabethtown College than University of Mary Washington ($35,020.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Elizabethtown College ($21,863 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 4.6% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($12,090 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 136.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($21,405 vs. $9,046)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College 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 Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 15 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than University of Mary Washington (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $3,700 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/