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Dickinson College JMU Gettysburg College VCU CNU Mason Lafayette College Longwood University William & Mary Bucknell UVA Skidmore College| Franklin and Marshall College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
F&M | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
F&M | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
F&M | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 10% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Mary Washington College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 634.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.9% higher at F&M than University of Mary Washington ($65,652.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than F&M ($21,863 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 24.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,090 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 443.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($49,177 vs. $9,046)
F&M vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M 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 F&M .
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Mary Washington (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/