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Gettysburg College McDaniel College St. Mary's F&M Juniata College Goucher College Mary Washington College Salisbury| Washington College | Laurel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $289 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | - | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 158 students)
Washington College vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Laurel University?
- Washington College is 382.2% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.2% higher at Washington College than Laurel University ($50,626.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Washington College ($19,269 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 49.1% lower than costs at Washington College ($9,280 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 474.4% larger than aid received Laurel University ($35,683 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Washington College vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Laurel University? 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 Laurel University and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Laurel University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $38,900)
- Washington College students graduate with a $3,719 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,969)
- Washington College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($250 vs. $289)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/