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Seton Hill University Bowdoin College Bowie State University Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Washington Adventist University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | EC | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | |||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington Adventist University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (671 students vs. 657 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or EC?
- Elmira College is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at EC than Washington Adventist University ($35,270.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than EC ($17,088 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 28.2% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,440 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 74.4% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($27,091 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University or EC? 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 EC and Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Washington Adventist University (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $1,900 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,000)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/