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Overview |
Washington College | BC | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 40% |
Admission |
Washington College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1435/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
Washington College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or BC?
- Boston College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at BC than Washington College ($62,950.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Washington College ($30,559 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 16.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($13,834 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Boston College (98% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 40.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($49,992 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than BC (16.7%)
Washington College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or BC? 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 BC and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Washington College (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $40,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $50,800)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,250)
- BC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/