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Overview |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Mary Washington College?
- The College of Wooster is 538.3% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Wooster than University of Mary Washington ($57,050.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Wooster ($21,863 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 11.7% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,090 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 367.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($42,315 vs. $9,046)
Wooster vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster 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 Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 127 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than University of Mary Washington (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/