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Overview |
Washburn University | UB | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Washburn University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 150 | ||
| Admitted | - | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $222 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 3,288 students)
Washburn University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or UB?
- Washburn University is 24% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at UB than Washburn University ($20,746.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than UB ($12,473 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 92.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,040 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 3.6% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($7,818 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UB (2.89)
Washburn University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or UB? 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 UB and Washburn University.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $18,300 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $4,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($16,900 vs. $21,500)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($174 vs. $222)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/