- Shenandoah University (SU) is a private school while University of Mary Washington is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $36,028 than University of Mary Washington ($31,479).
- University of Mary Washington has tighter acceptance rate of 73.50% than SU (83.25%).
- SU is larger with 4,260 students than University of Mary Washington (3,757 students).
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| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #23 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Fredericksburg, VA |
SU| Known as | Mary Washington College | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $14,559 Virginia residents $31,479 out-of-state |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $12,192 Virginia residents $22,524 out-of-state |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $7,883 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 73.50% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 21.63% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 3,757 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 3,493 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 264 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 188 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,337) $7,412 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 249 Full-time 92 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 689 Full-time 184 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,691 for Faculties $56,235 Part-time |