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Gettysburg College McDaniel College St. Mary's F&M ASU Juniata College Goucher College Salisbury Mary Washington College| Paine College | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $250 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 298.4% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298.4% higher at Washington College than Paine College ($50,626.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Washington College ($15,877 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 84.2% lower than costs at Washington College ($7,512 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 203.6% larger than aid received Paine College ($35,683 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or 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 Washington College and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Paine College (75% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $22,400 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $28,400)
- Washington College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $35,750)
- Washington College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($250 vs. $369)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/