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Overview |
WSU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
WSU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
WSU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WSU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 3,757 students)
WSU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 30.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Mary Washington College than Wichita State University ($25,858.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Mary Washington College ($13,553 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 4.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($12,090 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Wichita State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 27.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,046 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 21 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
WSU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Wichita State University (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $11,700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- WSU 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 WSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/