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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Roanoke College| University of Mary Washington | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,808 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,040 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,615 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,901 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,606 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 408 students)
Mary Washington College vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at PHC than University of Mary Washington ($28,400.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than PHC ($21,615 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 27.4% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,020 vs. $14,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington as Patrick Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 55% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($13,798 vs. $8,901)
Mary Washington College vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Mary Washington College .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than PHC (82%)
Mary Washington College vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or PHC? 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 PHC and Mary Washington College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/