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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Washington College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | VCU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
Washington College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or VCU?
- Washington College is 305.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Washington College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($52,146.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Washington College ($22,852 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 1.9% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($15,814 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Washington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 194.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,593 vs. $12,433)
Washington College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or VCU? 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 VCU and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (75% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $3,300 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,250)
- VCU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU 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/