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Overview |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,757 students)
Jefferson vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Mary Washington College?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 382.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Jefferson than University of Mary Washington ($43,100.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Jefferson ($21,863 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 21.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,090 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 259.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($32,486 vs. $9,046)
Jefferson vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson 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 Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Jefferson vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $67,400 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $55,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($129 vs. $222)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/