- Both University of Mary Washington and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- VCU has more expensive tuition of $39,042 than University of Mary Washington ($31,479).
- University of Mary Washington has tighter acceptance rate of 73.50% than VCU (83.90%).
- University of Mary Washington has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than VCU (1,160).
- VCU is larger with 28,082 students than University of Mary Washington (3,757 students).
| University of Mary Washington View More Rivals | Virginia Commonwealth University View More Rivals | |
| #23 in Virginia | Rankings | #218 in National Universities #14 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fredericksburg, VA | Location | Richmond, VA |
Mary Washington College| Known as | VCU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,559 Virginia residents $31,479 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,458 Virginia residents $39,042 out-of-state |
| $12,192 Virginia residents $22,524 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,753 Virginia residents $31,589 out-of-state |
| $7,883 | Financial Aid | $11,794 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 73.50% | Acceptance Rate | 83.90% |
| 21.63% | Yield | 32.28% |
| 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,757 | Total Students | 28,082 |
| 3,493 | Undergraduate | 20,958 |
| 264 | Graduate | 7,124 |
| 188 | Online Enrollment | 2,680 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $56,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,337) $7,412 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) $7,301 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 249 Full-time 92 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,183 Full-time 710 Part-time |
| 689 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,266 Full-time 835 Part-time |
| $77,691 for Faculties $56,235 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,025 for Faculties $73,850 Part-time |