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Overview |
Washington College | Harvard | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 30,631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | harvard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Harvard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $52,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $52,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $19,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $19,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $61,801 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Washington College | Harvard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 61,221 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 3.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 83% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 34/36 | ||
| 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 | Harvard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Harvard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $136,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $67 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Harvard | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Harvard | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Harvard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Harvard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Harvard?
- Harvard University is 4% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Harvard than Washington College ($52,659.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Washington College ($19,491 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 41% lower than costs at Harvard University ($13,834 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Harvard University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 73.2% larger than aid received Washington College ($61,801 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Harvard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Harvard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harvard or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Washington College vs. Harvard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Harvard? 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 Harvard and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Washington College (97% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $85,900 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $50,800)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,250)
- Harvard graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($67 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/