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Overview |
University of Scranton | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,757 students)
University of Scranton vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Mary Washington College?
- University of Scranton is 458.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at University of Scranton than University of Mary Washington ($49,912.00 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 Scranton ($21,863 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 36.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,090 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 234% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($30,218 vs. $9,046)
University of Scranton vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton 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 Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 24 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Mary Washington (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $6,600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/