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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,323 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,112 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,774 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,964 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,930 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,827 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 Erie-Behrend College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 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 Erie-Behrend College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 3,323 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Mary Washington College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 72.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than University of Mary Washington ($26,112.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Mary Washington College ($20,964 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 5.2% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($14,040 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Penn State Erie Behrend College (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($10,930 vs. $8,901)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 56 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $200 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/