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Overview |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 3,757 students)
Ohio State vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Mary Washington College?
- Ohio State University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Ohio State than University of Mary Washington ($35,762.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Mary Washington College ($19,582 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 15.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,090 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Ohio State University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 21.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($10,993 vs. $9,046)
Ohio State vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State 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 Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 185 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Mary Washington (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $4,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,600)
- University of Mary Washington and Ohio State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Mary Washington and Ohio State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/