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Overview |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1040/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westminster College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,211 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Westminster College?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at W&J than Westminster College ($49,612.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than W&J ($22,645 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 13.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,900 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Westminster College ($38,963 vs. $30,252)
W&J vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or W&J .
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
W&J vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or Westminster 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 Westminster College and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is the same as at Westminster College (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,700)
- Westminster College and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/