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Overview |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $250 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | Washington College | ||
| 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
- Washington College is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Covenant College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Washington College than Covenant College ($50,626.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Covenant College than Washington College ($25,028 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Covenant College are 18.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($11,688 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 33.9% larger than aid received Covenant College ($35,683 vs. $26,658)
Covenant College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Covenant College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Covenant College (3.7)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Covenant College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant College 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Covenant College (75% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $45,600)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Covenant College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/