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Overview |
UConn | Washington College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $250 |
Diversity |
UConn | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 955 students)
UConn vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Washington College?
- Washington College is 223% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Washington College than University of Connecticut ($50,626.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Washington College ($23,985 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 1.6% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,622 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 143.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($35,683 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Washington College (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $11,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,800)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- UConn 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 UConn 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/