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JMU VCU CNU Mason Xavier Longwood University University of Dayton William & Mary Ohio State UVA Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University| John Carroll University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
JCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
JCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
JCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Mary Washington College?
- John Carroll University is 409% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at JCU than University of Mary Washington ($45,490.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than JCU ($21,863 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 9.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,090 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 236.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($30,415 vs. $9,046)
JCU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 17 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as 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 JCU (3.66)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is the same as at University of Mary Washington (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,939)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/