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Overview |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,398 | 916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,140 | $52,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,140 | $52,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,888 | $15,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,698 | $33,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,229 | $36,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,076 | 2,539 | ||
| Admitted | 1,580 | 1,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1185/1345 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $250 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,398 students vs. 916 students)
Taylor University vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Washington College?
- Washington College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Washington College than Taylor University ($52,146.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Washington College ($25,698 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 45.2% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,888 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 39.5% larger than aid received Taylor University ($36,593 vs. $26,229)
Taylor University vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Taylor University vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Washington College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,250)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/