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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA University of Lynchburg Old Dominion Virginia Tech Roanoke College Marymount University| University of Mary Washington | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mary Washington College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 278% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at SU than University of Mary Washington ($33,790.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than SU ($21,863 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,230 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 159.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($23,467 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 105 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SU (3.7)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than SU (80.4%)
Mary Washington College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or SU? 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 SU and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Shenandoah University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $7,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,300)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/