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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Drexel Virginia Tech Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences| University of the Sciences | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
USciences | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Mary Washington College?
- University of the Sciences is 188.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Mary Washington College than University of the Sciences ($25,858.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 45.5% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,090 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of the Sciences (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($9,046 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences 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 USciences .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 35 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming USciences students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of the Sciences (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $35,600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/