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Overview |
Washington College | WPI | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Washington College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at WPI than Washington College ($56,000.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than WPI ($31,650 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 19.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,834 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 31.9% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($35,683 vs. $27,059)
Washington College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
Washington College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or WPI? 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 WPI and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Washington College (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $31,900 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/