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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU WPI Baruch Bentley Gettysburg College Hunter UNC Chapel Hill URI| Washington College | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Washington College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 718 students)
Washington College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Penn State York?
- Washington College is 246.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($50,626.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Washington College ($18,910 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 322.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($35,683 vs. $8,440)
Washington College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Washington College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Penn State York? 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 York and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Penn State York (75% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,818)
- Washington College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/