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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech JMU Penn State Ohio State VCU Florida Pitt CNU| University of Maryland College Park | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 93% |
Admission |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 3,757 students)
Maryland vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Mary Washington College?
- University of Maryland College Park is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Maryland than University of Mary Washington ($37,931.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Mary Washington College ($16,210 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,090 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Maryland College Park (93% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 24.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($11,232 vs. $9,046)
Maryland vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 205 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of Mary Washington (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $12,800 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $55,500)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/