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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary Saint Vincent College UVA Stevenson University Maryland Old Dominion Virginia Tech| Mount St Mary's University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Mary Washington College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 410.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than University of Mary Washington ($45,660.00 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 St. Mary's University ($21,615 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 5.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,040 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 311.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($36,632 vs. $8,901)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University 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 St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 97 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University 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 St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than University of Mary Washington (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University 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/