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Overview |
Washington College | RU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Washington College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.5% | ||
| 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 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
Washington College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or RU?
- Washington College is 520.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.1% higher at Washington College than Radford University ($50,626.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Washington College ($17,105 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 30.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,567 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 266.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($35,683 vs. $9,733)
Washington College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or RU? 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 RU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Radford University (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $3,400 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- RU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/