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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,757 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Mary Washington College?
- Widener University Main Campus is 466.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than University of Mary Washington ($50,624.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Widener University-Main Campus ($21,863 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 25.7% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,090 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than University of Mary Washington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 258.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($32,412 vs. $9,046)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 78 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/