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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas Hendrix College TCU UT Austin Tulsa University Gettysburg College SMU UNT| Washington College | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Austin College?
- Washington College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Washington College than Austin College ($50,626.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Washington College ($24,739 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 6.8% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,958 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 8% larger than aid received Austin College ($35,683 vs. $33,033)
Washington College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Washington College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Austin 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 Austin College and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is the same as at Austin College (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/