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Gettysburg College Dean College Western New England University McDaniel College F&M RIC St. Mary's Juniata College Westfield State University SCSU Goucher College Salisbury| Washington College | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | AIC | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Washington College | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Washington College | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Washington College | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or AIC?
- Washington College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Washington College than American International College ($50,626.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Washington College ($18,317 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 9.4% lower than costs at American International College ($13,834 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than American International College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 1.8% larger than aid received American International College ($35,683 vs. $35,061)
Washington College vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or AIC? 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 AIC and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than American International College (75% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $4,400 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/