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Overview |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (6,601 students vs. 3,808 students)
UNO vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 46.8% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Mary Washington College than University of New Orleans ($25,858.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Mary Washington College ($11,190 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($12,174 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 21.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($10,822 vs. $8,901)
UNO vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO 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 UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 76 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO 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 UNO.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of New Orleans (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $12,800 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/