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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA BU Old Dominion NYU Virginia Tech Northeastern| University of Mary Washington | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 326 students)
Mary Washington College vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or The King's College?
- The King's College is 135% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Mary Washington College than The King's College ($25,858.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than The King's College ($21,863 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 52.1% lower than costs at The King's College ($12,090 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than University of Mary Washington (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 172.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($24,640 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 71 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Mary Washington College vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or The King's 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 The King's College and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than The King's College (71% vs. 51%)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/