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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Cabrini College Old Dominion Virginia Tech Temple Messiah College| Eastern University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,757 students)
Eastern University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Mary Washington College?
- Eastern University is 301.3% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Eastern University than University of Mary Washington ($35,864.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Eastern University ($21,863 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 2.8% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,090 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 182.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($25,542 vs. $9,046)
Eastern University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 84 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Eastern University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $9,600 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $45,900)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/