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Wesley College Wooster Gettysburg College Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's| Washington College | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | OWU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,452 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or OWU?
- Washington College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Washington College than Ohio Wesleyan University ($52,146.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Washington College ($23,826 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 11.2% lower than costs at Washington College ($14,226 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($42,496 vs. $36,593)
Washington College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than OWU (50.7%)
Washington College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or OWU? 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 OWU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $1,200 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,600)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/