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Overview |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $299 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or PVAMU?
- Washburn University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at PVAMU than Washburn University ($22,590.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than PVAMU ($12,473 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 4.5% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,605 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Prairie View A & M University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 80% larger than aid received Washburn University ($14,071 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
Washburn University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $3,300 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,000)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $12,055 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $28,955)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($174 vs. $299)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/