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UW-Seattle JMU VCU Washington State CNU UO OSU EWU Central Washington University Mason Seattle U Longwood University| University of Mary Washington | Western Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,808 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,040 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,615 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,901 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,606 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $200 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (14,651 students vs. 3,808 students)
Mary Washington College vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or Western Washington University?
- University of Mary Washington is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Western Washington University than University of Mary Washington ($26,564.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Western Washington University ($21,615 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 6.2% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($14,040 vs. $14,915)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Western Washington University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 26.4% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($8,901 vs. $7,041)
Mary Washington College vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 4 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Mary Washington College vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Mary Washington (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $7,500 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $2,087 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($19,413 vs. $21,500)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/