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Overview |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 3,757 students)
UD vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Mary Washington College?
- University of Delaware is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at UD than University of Mary Washington ($35,890.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Mary Washington College ($18,044 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,090 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Delaware (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 36.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($12,375 vs. $9,046)
UD vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 88 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Mary Washington (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,203)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/