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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University University at Albany- SUNY William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech TU Randolph-Macon| Penn State Beaver | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Beaver | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Monaca, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 504 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Beaver | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,329 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,820 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State Beaver | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,603 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 1,478 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Penn State Beaver | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Beaver | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Beaver | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Beaver | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Beaver | 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 504 students)
Penn State Beaver vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Beaver or Mary Washington College?
- Penn State Beaver is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Mary Washington College than Penn State Beaver ($25,858.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Mary Washington College ($19,329 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($12,852 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Penn State Beaver (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 0.9% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($8,901 vs. $8,820)
Penn State Beaver vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Beaver 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 Penn State Beaver .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 111 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Penn State Beaver vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Beaver 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 Penn State Beaver.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Penn State Beaver (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $200 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $55,300)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/