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Gettysburg College McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's Juniata College Goucher College Claflin University Salisbury Mary Washington College| Washington College | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Rust College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 429 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $11,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $11,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $5,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $8,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $12,238 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington College | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 1,715 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 595 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 34.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $287 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Rust College | ||
| 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
- Washington College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (916 students vs. 429 students)
Washington College vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Rust College?
- Washington College is 358% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358% higher at Washington College than Rust College ($52,146.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Washington College ($8,234 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 164.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($5,980 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Rust College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 199% larger than aid received Rust College ($36,593 vs. $12,238)
Washington College vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Rust College (34.7%)
Washington College vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Rust College? 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 Rust College and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Rust College (75% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $25,700 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $25,100)
- Washington College students graduate with a $3,587 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,837)
- Washington College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($250 vs. $287)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/