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Overview |
Coe College | W&J | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Coe College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coe College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Coe College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Coe 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
- Coe College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 1,151 students)
Coe College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or W&J?
- Coe College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Coe College than Washington & Jefferson College ($50,314.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than W&J ($21,237 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 23.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,920 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($43,143 vs. $38,963)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at W&J (3.54)
Coe College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Coe College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,100)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- W&J graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College 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/