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Overview |
Washington College | Duke | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 42% |
Admission |
Washington College | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $77 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Duke | ||
| 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
- Duke University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Duke?
- Duke University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Duke than Washington College ($60,435.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Washington College ($23,694 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 20.4% lower than costs at Duke University ($13,834 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Duke University (98% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 61% larger than aid received Washington College ($57,444 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Duke (6.3%)
Washington College vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Duke? 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 Duke and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Washington College (94% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $58,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $50,800)
- Duke University students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $24,250)
- Duke graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($77 vs. $250)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/