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Overview |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1190/1450 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or NJIT?
- Washington College is 233.1% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Washington College than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($50,626.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Washington College ($17,762 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 5.5% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($13,834 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than New Jersey Institute of Technology (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 123.6% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($35,683 vs. $15,959)
Washington College vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than NJIT (66%)
Washington College vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or NJIT? 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 NJIT and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $16,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $50,800)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- NJIT graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/