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Overview |
GWU | W&J | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,151 students)
GWU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 58.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at W&J than Gardner Webb University ($49,612.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than W&J ($22,339 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 25.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,770 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($38,963 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or GWU .
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Gardner Webb University (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,400 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/