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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or AU?
- Averett University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at AU than Washington Adventist University ($37,640.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than AU ($17,088 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 8.8% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,440 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 69% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($26,246 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 92 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University or AU? 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 AU and Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Washington Adventist University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $500 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,900)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,039)
- AU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/