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Overview |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 93% |
Admission |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $222 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 10% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Mary Washington College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,858.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Mary Washington College ($4,891 vs. $21,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than United States Merchant Marine Academy (93% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 101.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($9,046 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA 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 USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 110 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $36,900 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $55,500)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $21,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($67 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/