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Gettysburg College McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's Juniata College Goucher College Salisbury Mary Washington College| Washington College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Washington College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | - | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Aquinas 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
- Washington College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 342 students)
Washington College vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Aquinas College?
- Washington College is 137.1% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at Washington College than Aquinas College ($50,626.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Washington College ($20,892 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 56.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($8,850 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 178.3% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($35,683 vs. $12,820)
Washington College vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Washington College vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Aquinas College (75% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,250)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/