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Overview |
Washington College | BU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 36,714 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $61,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $61,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $27,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $51,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 48% |
Admission |
Washington College | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 80,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 11,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | BU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or BU?
- Boston University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at BU than Washington College ($61,050.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Washington College ($27,829 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 25.8% lower than costs at Boston University ($13,834 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Boston University (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Washington College ($51,565 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than BU (14.4%)
Washington College vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or BU? 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 BU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Washington College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/