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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Washington College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | RIT | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $289 |
Diversity |
Washington College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at RIT than Washington College ($56,136.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than RIT ($33,553 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 1.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($15,516 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Washington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($36,593 vs. $31,931)
Washington College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $14,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($24,250 vs. $28,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($250 vs. $289)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/