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Overview |
Washington College | VSU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Washington College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $305 |
Diversity |
Washington College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Washington College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or VSU?
- Washington College is 813.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206% higher at Washington College than Virginia State University ($50,626.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Washington College ($15,773 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Washington College ($11,544 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 210.3% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($35,683 vs. $11,498)
Washington College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or VSU? 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 VSU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Virginia State University (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $14,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $36,700)
- Washington College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $29,500)
- Washington College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($250 vs. $305)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/