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RIT Stevens Binghamton University Northeastern U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell SUNY Stony Brook Rose-Hulman| Washington College | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | RPI | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #110 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Washington College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $284 |
Diversity |
Washington College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at RPI than Washington College ($58,600.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than RPI ($31,650 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 22.7% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($13,834 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 8.3% larger than aid received Washington College ($38,636 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than RPI (64.5%)
Washington College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or RPI? 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 RPI and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Washington College (84% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $31,700 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,500)
- Washington College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($250 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/