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F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| South College Asheville | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 160.4% more expensive to attend than South College-Asheville for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $19,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.4% higher at W&J than South College Asheville ($49,612.00 vs. $19,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than South College-Asheville ($25,636 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South College Asheville are 18.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,448 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than South College Asheville (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 648.1% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($38,963 vs. $5,208)
South College-Asheville vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or South College-Asheville .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than W&J (88.1%)
South College-Asheville vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $33,800 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $23,100)
- South College Asheville students graduate with a $2,137 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,863 vs. $27,000)
- South College-Asheville graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College-Asheville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/