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Overview |
Ohio University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Ohio University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 3,808 students)
Ohio University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Mary Washington College?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Mary Washington College than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,858.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Mary Washington College ($20,550 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($13,594 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 3.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($8,901 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio 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 Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 2 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
Ohio University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $11,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/