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Overview |
Washington College | UMass | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Washington College | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $248 |
Diversity |
Washington College | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | UMass | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or UMass?
- Washington College is 212.8% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Washington College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($50,626.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Washington College ($22,291 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,834 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 188.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($35,683 vs. $12,350)
Washington College vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UMass (63.5%)
Washington College vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or UMass? 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 UMass and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $4,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,800)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,250)
- UMass graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/