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Overview |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 93% |
Admission |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 3,757 students)
U of R vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Mary Washington College?
- University of Rochester is 577.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at U of R than University of Mary Washington ($60,550.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than U of R ($21,863 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 50.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($12,090 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Rochester (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 339% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($39,715 vs. $9,046)
U of R vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R 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 U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University of Mary Washington (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $15,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/