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Overview |
Wooster | W&J | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 |
Wooster | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wooster | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Wooster | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,151 students)
Wooster vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or W&J?
- The College of Wooster is 15% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Wooster than Washington & Jefferson College ($57,050.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Wooster ($25,636 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 0.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,500 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 8.6% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($42,315 vs. $38,963)
Wooster vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Wooster .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/