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Overview |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or PennWest California?
- Washington College is 556.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.4% higher at Washington College than PennWest California ($50,626.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 32.8% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,416 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($35,683 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Washington College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than PennWest California (75% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $8,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,500)
- Washington College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/