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Overview |
Wilkes | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Wilkes | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,757 students)
Wilkes vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Mary Washington College?
- Wilkes University is 337.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Wilkes than University of Mary Washington ($39,134.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Wilkes ($21,863 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 31.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,090 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than University of Mary Washington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 225.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($29,441 vs. $9,046)
Wilkes vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes 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 Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 57 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Wilkes vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Wilkes University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes 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/