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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Ohio University| Shawnee State University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or Mary Washington College?
- Shawnee State University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Mary Washington College than Shawnee State University ($25,858.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Mary Washington College ($13,313 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,588 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Shawnee State University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 17.2% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,046 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Shawnee State University (71% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $19,200 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $36,300)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,712)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/