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William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Colgate Miami BC Lafayette College George Washington| Washington College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 57% |
Admission |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $218 |
Diversity |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 Richmond is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at University of Richmond than Washington College ($60,330.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Washington College ($29,248 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,834 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Richmond (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 30% larger than aid received Washington College ($46,385 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Washington College vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Washington College (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $23,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $50,800)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $3,102 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,148 vs. $24,250)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($218 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/