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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Gettysburg College| Washington College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Washington College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Mary Washington College?
- Washington College is 466.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Washington College than University of Mary Washington ($50,626.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Washington College ($21,863 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 14.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,090 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 294.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($35,683 vs. $9,046)
Washington College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University of Mary Washington (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $4,700 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/