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Overview |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $271 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Drexel than Washington College ($56,595.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Drexel ($31,650 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 22.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,834 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Drexel University ($35,683 vs. $33,861)
Washington College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Drexel University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,243)
- Washington College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/