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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| University of Mary Washington | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,808 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,040 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,615 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,901 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 55% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,606 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 3,808 students)
Mary Washington College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Mary Washington ($33,310.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Virginia Tech ($21,615 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 6% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,040 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Virginia Tech (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 4.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,901 vs. $8,542)
Mary Washington College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 100 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Mary Washington College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Mary Washington (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/