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JMU VCU CNU Bowdoin College Mason Wesley College Vassar Bates Longwood University Bard College William & Mary Hamilton College| Wesleyan University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 93% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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 Mary Washington is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Mary Washington College?
- Wesleyan University is 612.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Mary Washington ($63,722.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Mary Washington College ($21,270 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 50.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,090 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Wesleyan University (93% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 561.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($59,825 vs. $9,046)
Wesleyan University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University .
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Mary Washington (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,500)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/