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Overview |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Ohio University?
- Washington College is 279.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Washington College than Ohio University Main Campus ($52,146.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Washington College ($20,550 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,594 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 324.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($36,593 vs. $8,616)
Washington College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,250)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/