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JMU VCU CNU MSU Mason Longwood University UO William & Mary UVA Washington State Boise State Old Dominion| The University of Montana | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of Montana | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Missoula, MT | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,955 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #724 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umt.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Montana | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,515 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,168 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,608 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,361 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,645 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
The University of Montana | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,943 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of Montana | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Montana | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,183 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $222 |
Diversity |
The University of Montana | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
The University of Montana | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
The University of Montana | 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
- The University of Montana is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,955 students vs. 3,757 students)
The University of Montana vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Montana or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 62.1% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at The University of Montana than University of Mary Washington ($27,168.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana than Mary Washington College ($16,361 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,608 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 60.2% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($9,046 vs. $5,645)
The University of Montana vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 20 points higher than at The University of Montana (1090)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at The University of Montana (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
The University of Montana vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than The University of Montana (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $14,500 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,000)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,683 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Montana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,183)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Montana graduates. ($222 vs. $239)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/