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Overview |
Washington College | Columbia | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
Washington College | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Columbia than Washington College ($62,570.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Washington College ($22,058 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 17.7% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($13,834 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Columbia University in the City of New York (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 71.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($61,061 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Washington College vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Washington College (93% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $56,800 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $50,800)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- Columbia graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/