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Overview |
Washington College | Penn | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #23 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 46% |
Admission |
Washington College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $213 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 11% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Penn than Washington College ($56,212.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Washington College ($26,123 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 29.3% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($13,834 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 60.2% larger than aid received Washington College ($57,175 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Penn (6.5%)
Washington College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Penn? 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 Penn and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Washington College (96% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $72,800 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $50,800)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $24,250)
- Penn graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($213 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/