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Overview |
Washington College | Providence | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Washington College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Providence?
- Providence College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Providence than Washington College ($56,980.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Providence ($31,650 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 19.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,834 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 15.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($35,683 vs. $30,971)
Washington College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
Washington College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Providence? 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 Providence and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Washington College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/