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Overview |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 93% |
Admission |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,757 students)
Penn State vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Mary Washington College?
- Penn State Main Campus is 105.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Penn State than University of Mary Washington ($35,946.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Penn State ($21,863 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 5.4% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,090 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Penn State Main Campus (93% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 11.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($10,066 vs. $9,046)
Penn State vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State 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 Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 92 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Mary Washington (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $200 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $55,300)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/