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Overview |
Susquahanna | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Mary Washington College?
- Susquehanna University is 509.1% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at Susquahanna than University of Mary Washington ($54,440.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Susquahanna ($21,863 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 23.7% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,090 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University as University of Mary Washington (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 352.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($40,914 vs. $9,046)
Susquahanna vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than University of Mary Washington (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/