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Overview |
Washington College | NC State | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
Washington College | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $214 |
Diversity |
Washington College | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or NC State?
- Washington College is 697.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Washington College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($52,146.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Washington College ($14,860 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 15.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,719 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 209.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,593 vs. $11,811)
Washington College vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than NC State (39.8%)
Washington College vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or NC State? 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 NC State and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $6,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $50,800)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($214 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/