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Overview |
UD | Washington College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UD | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $250 |
Diversity |
UD | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 955 students)
UD vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Washington College?
- Washington College is 278.7% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Washington College than University of Delaware ($50,626.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Washington College ($18,044 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,834 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Delaware (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 188.3% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($35,683 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Washington College (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $10,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $50,800)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $47 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $24,250)
- Washington College and UD 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 UD 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/