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JMU Mason Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion William & Mary UVA Longwood University WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| University of Mary Washington | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mary Washington College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at VCU than University of Mary Washington ($33,726.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Mary Washington College ($21,294 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 1.6% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,090 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Virginia Commonwealth University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 39.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($12,583 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 13 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Mary Washington College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or VCU? 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 VCU and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $8,000 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/