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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Washington College | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Washington College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $277 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Penn State?
- Washington College is 175.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Washington College than Penn State Main Campus ($50,626.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Washington College ($26,747 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 8.6% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,744 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 254.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($35,683 vs. $10,066)
Washington College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Washington College .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Washington College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Penn 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 Penn State and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,818)
- Washington College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/