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Overview |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 1,879 students)
Washburn University vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Doane University?
- Doane University is 322.3% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Doane University than Washburn University ($38,190.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Doane University ($12,473 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 8.6% lower than costs at Doane University ($10,040 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 277.1% larger than aid received Washburn University ($29,479 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Washburn University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($16,900 vs. $25,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/