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Gettysburg College McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's Juniata College Goucher College Salisbury Mary Washington College| Washington College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 11% |
Admission |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $67 |
Diversity |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 943 students)
Washington College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or USMMA?
- Washington College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Washington College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($50,626.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Washington College ($4,891 vs. $31,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 694.9% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($35,683 vs. $4,489)
Washington College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Washington College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Washington College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $41,600 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $50,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,250)
- USMMA graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($67 vs. $250)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/