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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 | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | SVU | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,808 | 967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,040 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,615 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,901 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,606 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $244 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | SVU | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 967 students)
Mary Washington College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 121.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($19,790.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Mary Washington College than Southern Virginia University ($25,858.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than SVU ($21,615 vs. $25,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 49.7% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($9,376 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 14.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($8,901 vs. $7,775)
Mary Washington College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 69 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Mary Washington College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or SVU? 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 SVU and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Southern Virginia University (71% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $14,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $40,600)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,654)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/