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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 2,243 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Washington and Lee than Saint Joseph's University ($60,590.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Saint Joseph's University ($24,733 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 10.7% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,285 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($55,567 vs. $29,822)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Saint Joseph's University (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $64,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,008)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/