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Pratt Institute MICA Yale Cooper Union Syracuse Harvard Carnegie Mellon Cornell SCAD UD NYU BU| Washington College | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | RISD | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
Washington College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at RISD than Washington College ($56,435.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than RISD ($31,650 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 10.1% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($13,834 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Rhode Island School of Design (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 5% larger than aid received Washington College ($37,480 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at RISD (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than RISD (17.4%)
Washington College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or RISD? 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 RISD and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn on average $300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/