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Overview |
Hartwick College | W&J | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 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 |
Hartwick College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Hartwick College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or W&J?
- Hartwick College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Hartwick College than Washington & Jefferson College ($50,254.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartwick College than W&J ($22,396 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 3.7% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($13,524 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($41,717 vs. $38,963)
Hartwick College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick 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 Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Hartwick College (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,100)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Hartwick College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Hartwick 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 Hartwick College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/