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UW-Seattle UWT JMU VCU CNU Washington State Seattle U Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Western Washington University| University of Mary Washington | University of Washington Bothell Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | UWB | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 45% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | UWB | ||
| 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 Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mary Washington College vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at UWB than University of Mary Washington ($39,687.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Mary Washington College ($9,357 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 26.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($12,090 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Washington Bothell Campus (93% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 71.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($15,474 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 73 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Mary Washington College vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or UWB? 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 UWB and Mary Washington College.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $10,300 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $55,500)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/