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Overview |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $217 |
Diversity |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Washington College is 616.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.2% higher at Washington College than SUNY at Albany ($50,626.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Washington College ($17,714 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 12.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,834 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than SUNY at Albany (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 210.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($35,683 vs. $11,485)
Washington College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Washington College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than SUNY at Albany (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $5,000 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $50,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,250)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/