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Marshall University JMU VCU CNU Mason ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU| University of Mary Washington | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | WVU | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,757 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,863 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,046 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,709 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,040 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,757 students)
Mary Washington College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at WVU than University of Mary Washington ($26,568.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Mary Washington College ($12,202 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,618 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than University of Mary Washington (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 29.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($11,685 vs. $9,046)
Mary Washington College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 32 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Mary Washington College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington College or WVU? 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 WVU and Mary Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than West Virginia University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $4,900 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,600)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/