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Overview |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 5,670 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $50,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $26,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 11,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 5,267 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1250/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Emerson?
- Emerson College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Emerson than Washington College ($54,400.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Emerson ($33,553 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 28.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,814 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Emerson College ($36,593 vs. $26,447)
Washington College vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Washington College vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Washington College (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,250)
- Emerson graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/