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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Washington College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $250 |
Diversity |
AU | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 53% | ||
Campus |
AU | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 955 students)
AU vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Washington College?
- American University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at AU than Washington College ($53,070.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than AU ($31,650 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 13.5% lower than costs at American University ($13,834 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than American University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 31.5% larger than aid received American University ($35,683 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or AU .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at AU (3.7)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Washington 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 Washington College and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Washington College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College and AU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($24,250 vs. $24,250)
- Washington College and AU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($250 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/