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NC State UVA UNC Charlotte Duke Michigan UNCW UT Austin ASU Clemson Florida UofSC Wisconsin| Washington College | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 40% |
Admission |
Washington College | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $170 |
Diversity |
Washington College | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (31,705 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or UNC Chapel Hill?
- Washington College is 621.3% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Washington College than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($50,626.00 vs. $35,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Washington College ($10,614 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 12.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,254 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (98% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 97.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($35,683 vs. $18,066)
Washington College vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
Washington College vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than Washington College (89% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $15,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $50,800)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $7,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($16,479 vs. $24,250)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($170 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Chapel Hill students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/