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Overview |
Washington College | VMI | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Washington College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washington College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or VMI?
- Washington College is 417.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Washington College than Virginia Military Institute ($52,146.00 vs. $40,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Washington College ($17,229 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 43.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,990 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 166.4% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($36,593 vs. $13,735)
Washington College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or VMI? 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 VMI and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $11,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VMI 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/