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Overview |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Syracuse than Washington College ($58,440.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Syracuse ($31,650 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 24.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,834 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Syracuse University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 2.7% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($35,683 vs. $34,737)
Washington College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Washington College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Washington College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/