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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 2,169 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mount Union is 291.6% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Mount Union than University of Mary Washington ($35,000.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than University of Mount Union ($21,615 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 22.1% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,500 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 170.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($24,047 vs. $8,901)
University of Mount Union vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 32 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of Mount Union (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/