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Overview |
Defiance College | W&J | ||
| Location | Defiance, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 540 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | defiance.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Defiance College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,556 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,556 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,196 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,970 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Defiance College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,722 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,711 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Defiance College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Defiance College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Defiance College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Defiance College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Defiance College | 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 540 students)
Defiance College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Defiance College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Defiance College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at W&J than Defiance College ($49,612.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than W&J ($23,196 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 23.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,940 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Defiance College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 56% larger than aid received Defiance College ($38,963 vs. $24,970)
Defiance College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Defiance College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Defiance College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Defiance College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Defiance 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 Defiance College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Defiance College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,700)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Defiance College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Defiance 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 Defiance 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/