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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Penn State Old Dominion Virginia Tech UHart Randolph-Macon| University of Saint Joseph | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
USJ | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
USJ | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
USJ | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Mary Washington College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 370.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at USJ than University of Mary Washington ($42,050.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than USJ ($21,863 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,090 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 213% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($28,311 vs. $9,046)
USJ vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 178 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $4,300 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/