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JMU VCU CNU Mason South Dakota State University Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech University of North Dakota Black Hills State University| University of South Dakota | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,868 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,060 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,466 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,580 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,349 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 5,293 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 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 |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
USD | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 3,808 students)
USD vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 15% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Mary Washington College than University of South Dakota ($25,858.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Mary Washington College ($18,466 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 55% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($9,060 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of South Dakota (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 59.5% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($8,901 vs. $5,580)
USD vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 61 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
USD vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of South Dakota (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $7,300 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/