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JMU VCU Old Dominion CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA VSU Virginia Tech University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise| University of Mary Washington | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mary Washington College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or RU?
- University of Mary Washington is 9.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Mary Washington College than Radford University ($25,858.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Mary Washington College ($17,105 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($10,567 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of Mary Washington (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,733 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Mary Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Mary Washington College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or RU? 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 RU and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Radford University (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $8,100 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,400)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/