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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Fisher Randolph-Macon St. Mary's| Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Mary Washington College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 289.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Mary Washington ($34,788.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Roberts Wesleyan College ($21,863 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,792 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Mary Washington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 170.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($24,493 vs. $9,046)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College 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 Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 43 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College 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 Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $11,300 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $725 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,225)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College 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/