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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Roanoke College| University of Mary Washington | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | VWC | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,538 students)
Mary Washington College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 302.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at VWC than University of Mary Washington ($36,010.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than VWC ($21,863 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,070 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 204.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($27,568 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 128 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
Mary Washington College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or VWC? 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 VWC and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $13,800 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,700)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/