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Overview |
Washington College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Washington College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
Washington College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Washington College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or WVSU?
- Washington College is 523.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.6% higher at Washington College than West Virginia State University ($50,626.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Washington College ($11,684 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 13.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,214 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 276.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($35,683 vs. $9,482)
Washington College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than West Virginia State University (75% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $18,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,250)
- WVSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/