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Overview |
Washington College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Washington College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Washington College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Penn State Berks?
- Washington College is 229% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Washington College than Penn State Berks ($50,626.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Washington College ($21,728 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 3.6% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,834 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Penn State Berks (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 318.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($35,683 vs. $8,528)
Washington College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Penn State Berks (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,818)
- Washington College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/