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Overview |
Maryland | Washington College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 98% |
Admission |
Maryland | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $250 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Maryland | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 955 students)
Maryland vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Washington College?
- Washington College is 422.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Washington College than University of Maryland College Park ($50,626.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Washington College ($16,210 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,834 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Maryland College Park (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 217.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($35,683 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Washington College (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $17,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $50,800)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/