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Overview |
Yale | Washington College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Yale | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $250 |
Diversity |
Yale | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Yale | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 955 students)
Yale vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Washington College?
- Yale University is 23% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Yale than Washington College ($62,250.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Washington College ($18,647 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 33.4% lower than costs at Yale University ($13,834 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Yale University (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 78% larger than aid received Washington College ($63,523 vs. $35,683)
Yale vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Yale .
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Washington College (97% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $67,600 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $50,800)
- Yale University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,250)
- Yale graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($139 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale 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/