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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU JMU VCU CNU Mason WCU UofSC| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 3,757 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 134.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Mary Washington College than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($25,858.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Mary Washington College ($13,951 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 6.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,090 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 14.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($9,046 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 17 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
UNC Charlotte vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $6,900 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,600)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/