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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Connecticut-Stamford| Washington College | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | URI | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Washington College | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
Washington College | URI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Washington College | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or URI?
- Washington College is 269.4% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Washington College than University of Rhode Island ($52,146.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Washington College ($20,964 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 6.1% lower than costs at Washington College ($14,900 vs. $15,814)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington College as University of Rhode Island (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 185.8% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($36,593 vs. $12,803)
Washington College vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at URI (3.58)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or URI? 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 URI and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University of Rhode Island (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $5,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,800)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $812 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,438 vs. $24,250)
- URI graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/