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F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Clarks Summit University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BBC | W&J | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BBC | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BBC | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $279 |
Diversity |
BBC | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BBC | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BBC | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 67% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at W&J than Clarks Summit University ($49,612.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than W&J ($16,176 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 85.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($7,300 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 97% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($38,963 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or BBC .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at BBC (3.31)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Clarks Summit University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $23,100 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/