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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Randolph-Macon| Mount Saint Mary College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,820 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,588 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,222 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,229 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 1,838 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1255 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Mount Saint Mary College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 2,246 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Mary Washington College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 345.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than University of Mary Washington ($39,820.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Mount Saint Mary College ($21,615 vs. $24,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 34% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,040 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than University of Mary Washington (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 205.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($27,222 vs. $8,901)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 128 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Mount Saint Mary College (82.5%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $6,300 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $49,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/