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William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell JMU Davidson Colgate Miami VCU BC| University of Mary Washington | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 57% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mary Washington College vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 575% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at University of Richmond than University of Mary Washington ($60,330.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than University of Richmond ($21,863 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 23% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($12,090 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Richmond (93% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 412.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($46,385 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 227 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Mary Washington College vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than University of Mary Washington (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $18,400 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $55,500)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $352 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($21,148 vs. $21,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/