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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard UConn| Washington College | Northeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Washington College | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $288 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Northeastern than Washington College ($59,100.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Northeastern ($31,650 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 33.2% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($13,834 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Northeastern University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Washington College ($42,331 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Washington College vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Washington College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $3,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,875)
- Washington College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($250 vs. $288)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/