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Overview |
Washington College | St John's | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Washington College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or St John's?
- Washington College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Washington College than St John's University New York ($52,146.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Washington College ($28,206 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 26% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,814 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 8.3% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($36,593 vs. $33,773)
Washington College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or St John's? 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 St John's and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than St John's University New York (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $10,600 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/