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Overview |
WCU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,076 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,474 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,684 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,503 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 98% |
Admission |
WCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,467 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 13,042 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 |
WCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
WCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
WCU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 3,808 students)
WCU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 15.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Mary Washington College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($25,858.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than WCU ($21,615 vs. $21,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($12,474 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 61.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($8,901 vs. $5,503)
WCU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 38 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WCU (3.43)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than WCU (79.2%)
WCU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $6,500 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $49,000)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/