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Overview |
Washington College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Washington College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Pitt?
- Washington College is 156.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Washington College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($50,626.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Washington College ($24,286 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 11.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,360 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 226.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($35,683 vs. $10,919)
Washington College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Washington College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Washington College (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $7,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,909)
- Washington College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/