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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA JMU VCU CNU Lehigh Emory Mason Villanova Colgate| University of Mary Washington | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 61% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,243 students)
Mary Washington College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 577.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.3% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Mary Washington ($60,590.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Washington and Lee ($21,863 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 40% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,090 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Washington and Lee University (93% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 514.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($55,567 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 285 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Mary Washington College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of Mary Washington (91% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $33,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $55,500)
- Washington and Lee University and Mary Washington College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Washington and Lee University and Mary Washington College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/