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Gettysburg College LHU Temple McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's Juniata College Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Goucher College| Washington College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Washington College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Penn College?
- Washington College is 227.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at Washington College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($50,626.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Washington College ($23,030 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 14% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,130 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 391.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($35,683 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Washington College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Penn 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 Penn College and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (75% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/