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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Cornell UB Old Dominion Virginia Tech RPI| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $222 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 26.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Mary Washington College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($25,858.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Mary Washington College ($20,928 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 43.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,090 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 3.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($9,046 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 105 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $9,300 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/