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Overview |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $24,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $13,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $11,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $12,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 1,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 46.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | UNCSA | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or UNCSA?
- Washington College is 702.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at Washington College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($52,146.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Washington College ($11,163 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 17.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,410 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 189.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,593 vs. $12,649)
Washington College vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
Washington College vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $11,700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $39,100)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/