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Overview |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,151 students)
Shawnee State University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 431.1% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.3% higher at W&J than Shawnee State University ($49,612.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than W&J ($13,313 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 16.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,588 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 404.8% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($38,963 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Shawnee State University (74% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/