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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee UCLA VCU Mason UT Austin| University of Mary Washington | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | UVA | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 34% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mary Washington College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 90% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at UVA than University of Mary Washington ($51,870.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Mary Washington College ($19,469 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($12,090 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Virginia Main Campus (93% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 196.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($26,818 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 254 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming UVA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than UVA (18.7%)
Mary Washington College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or UVA? 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 UVA and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of Mary Washington (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $21,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UVA graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/