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Northeastern Middlebury BC Amherst BU Vassar Emory Dartmouth Colby College Wellesley Brown Williams| Washington College | Tufts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Tufts | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 13,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $63,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $63,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $30,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $51,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 39% |
Admission |
Washington College | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 34,882 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 50.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $186 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Washington College | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Tufts | ||
| 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Tufts?
- Tufts University is 26% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Tufts than Washington College ($63,804.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Washington College ($30,479 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 21.3% lower than costs at Tufts University ($13,834 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Tufts University (98% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Washington College ($51,613 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Washington College vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Tufts? 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 Tufts and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Washington College (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $32,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $50,800)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $24,250)
- Tufts graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($186 vs. $250)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/