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Overview |
Washington College | SU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
Washington College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or SU?
- Washington College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Washington College than Southwestern University ($52,146.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than Washington College ($30,687 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 16% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,628 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Washington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 11% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($36,593 vs. $32,956)
Washington College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SU (3.5)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than SU (39.1%)
Washington College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or SU? 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 SU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Southwestern University (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,643 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,893)
- Washington College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU 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/