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WCU Lehigh Gettysburg College University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Penn State Brandywine Penn State Harrisburg McDaniel College Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston F&M St. Mary's| Washington College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Washington College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 |
Academics |
Washington College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 888 students)
Washington College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Washington College is 246.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at Washington College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($50,626.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Washington College ($18,142 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 6.5% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,984 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 260.9% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($35,683 vs. $9,886)
Washington College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,818)
- Washington College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/