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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary St. Bona UVA Le Moyne College UB Old Dominion Virginia Tech| Saint John Fisher College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Mary Washington College?
- Saint John Fisher College is 311.1% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Fisher than University of Mary Washington ($36,748.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Fisher ($21,863 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 13% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,090 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 144.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($22,155 vs. $9,046)
Fisher vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher 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 Fisher .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 23 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than University of Mary Washington (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $4,700 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,900)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/