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Gettysburg College McDaniel College St. Mary's F&M Juniata College NAU Goucher College Mary Washington College Salisbury GCU| Prescott College | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $250 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Prescott College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Prescott 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prescott College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (969 students vs. 955 students)
Prescott College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Washington College than Prescott College ($50,626.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Washington College ($25,317 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 45.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($9,520 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 77.1% larger than aid received Prescott College ($35,683 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Prescott College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Prescott College (75% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/