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WVU Gettysburg College Allegheny College Ithaca College Alvernia University Penn State Beaver St John's Juniata College McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's Mount St. Mary's University| Washington College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Washington College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Washington College is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 363 students)
Washington College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Washington College is 266.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at Washington College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($50,626.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Washington College ($19,505 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 12.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,254 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 247.5% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($35,683 vs. $10,269)
Washington College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Washington College .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,818)
- Washington College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/