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Overview |
Washington College | NYU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Washington College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Washington College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
Washington College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or NYU?
- New York University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at NYU than Washington College ($55,384.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Washington College ($29,499 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 46.5% lower than costs at New York University ($13,834 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than New York University (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 32% larger than aid received Washington College ($47,096 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than NYU (12.5%)
Washington College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or NYU? 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 NYU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Washington College (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $50,800)
- New York University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,250)
- NYU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/