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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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 |
Saint Joseph's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,757 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or Mary Washington College?
- Saint Joseph's University is 452.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Mary Washington ($49,410.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Saint Joseph's University ($21,863 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 26.4% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,090 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 229.7% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($29,822 vs. $9,046)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Mary Washington (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,008)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/