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Harvard Stanford Princeton Caltech Yale RPI Cornell RIT Northeastern Carnegie Mellon BU NJIT| Washington College | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | MIT | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 11,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $57,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $57,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $45,591 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Washington College | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 33,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 35/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1530/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $179 |
Diversity |
Washington College | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | MIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or MIT?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at MIT than Washington College ($57,590.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Washington College ($20,232 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 35.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($13,834 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 27.8% larger than aid received Washington College ($45,591 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than MIT (4%)
Washington College vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or MIT? 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 MIT and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Washington College (93% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $91,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $50,800)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($17,316 vs. $24,250)
- MIT graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($179 vs. $250)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/