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Overview |
Pace University-New York | W&J | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 1,151 students)
Pace University-New York vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 3% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at W&J than Pace University New York ($49,612.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Pace University-New York ($25,636 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 51.4% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($13,524 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Pace University New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Pace University New York ($38,963 vs. $33,911)
Pace University-New York vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Pace University-New York .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Pace University New York (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $6,200 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $56,900)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/