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Overview |
Wright State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Wright State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wright State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,757 students)
Wright State vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Mary Washington College?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 21% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Mary Washington College than Wright State University Main Campus ($25,858.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Mary Washington College ($15,650 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($10,686 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Wright State University Main Campus (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,046 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 76 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Wright State vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $12,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,400)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/