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Overview |
Washington College | F&M | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Washington College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $227 |
Diversity |
Washington College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at F&M than Washington College ($68,180.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than F&M ($33,553 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 1.6% lower than costs at Washington College ($15,568 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($45,764 vs. $36,593)
Washington College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Washington College .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than F&M (31.8%)
Washington College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or F&M? 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 F&M and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Washington College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,800)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($227 vs. $250)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/