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Overview |
Washington College | UB | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Washington College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
Washington College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or UB?
- Washington College is 637.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Washington College than University at Buffalo ($52,146.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Washington College ($20,511 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 5.9% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,814 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University at Buffalo (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 266.1% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($36,593 vs. $9,996)
Washington College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or UB? 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 UB and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University at Buffalo (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $7,600 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $50,800)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- UB graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/