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Annapolis Harvard USAFA MIT Cooper Union Tufts HMC Northeastern United States Coast Guard Academy Yale Princeton Georgetown| United States Military Academy | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | Olin College | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
West Point | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1490/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $152 |
Diversity |
West Point | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
West Point | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 79% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 386 students)
West Point vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Olin College than United States Military Academy ($57,280.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($40,522 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Olin College (3.9)
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or Olin 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 Olin College and West Point.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than United States Military Academy (96% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/