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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Agnes Scott College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at W&J than Agnes Scott College ($49,612.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than W&J ($24,305 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 1.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,375 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($38,963 vs. $34,267)
Agnes Scott College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or W&J? 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 W&J and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Agnes Scott College (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,600)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/