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Overview |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 69% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,512 students)
Mary Washington College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at VMI than University of Mary Washington ($39,590.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Mary Washington College ($18,129 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($10,674 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Virginia Military Institute (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 111.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($19,111 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 29 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than VMI (71.1%)
Mary Washington College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or VMI? 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 VMI and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/