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Overview |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at VWC than University of Saint Mary ($36,010.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than VWC ($21,887 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 22.1% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,070 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($27,568 vs. $23,638)
University of St. Mary vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 4 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than VWC (81.4%)
University of St. Mary vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary or VWC? 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 VWC and University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than University of Saint Mary (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $500 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/