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Overview |
Washington College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Washington College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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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 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % 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 Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or PennWest Clarion?
- Washington College is 556.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.4% higher at Washington College than PennWest Clarion ($50,626.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 7% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,930 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($35,683 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
Washington College vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or PennWest Clarion? 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 Clarion and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than PennWest Clarion (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $11,600 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $39,200)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/