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ASU UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill ECU JMU VCU UNCG CNU NC State Mason WCU UD| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCW | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,030 | 3,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,508 | $25,104 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,346 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,946 | $22,569 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,579 | $7,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
UNCW | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,792 | 5,027 | ||
| Admitted | 10,736 | 4,118 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1330 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Considered but not required | Considered but not required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNCW | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (18,030 students vs. 3,956 students)
UNCW vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 95.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Mary Washington College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($25,104.00 vs. $18,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Mary Washington College ($17,946 vs. $22,569)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,346 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($7,077 vs. $6,579)
UNCW vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW 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 UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 52 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than UNCW (68%)
UNCW vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $10,800 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/