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JMU VCU CNU Mason Queens Longwood University Campbell University William & Mary UVA UNC Charlotte GWU Old Dominion| Wingate University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wingate University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Wingate University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 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 |
Wingate University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wingate University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 3,322 students)
Wingate University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or Mary Washington College?
- Wingate University is 348.6% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Wingate University than University of Mary Washington ($40,096.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Mary Washington College ($21,464 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 31.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($10,676 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Wingate University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 309.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($36,426 vs. $8,901)
Wingate University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate 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 Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 70 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Wingate University (85%)
Wingate University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Wingate University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $2,600 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $52,900)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/