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Overview |
University of Pikeville | W&J | ||
| Location | Pikeville, KY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,434 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upike.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pikeville | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,350 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,098 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,431 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pikeville | 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 | 3.42 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Pikeville | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pikeville | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Pikeville | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Pikeville | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Pikeville | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pikeville is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,434 students vs. 1,151 students)
University of Pikeville vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pikeville or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 115.7% more expensive to attend than University of Pikeville for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at W&J than University of Pikeville ($49,612.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than W&J ($17,098 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 62% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,350 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 123.5% larger than aid received University of Pikeville ($38,963 vs. $17,431)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pikeville or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or University of Pikeville .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Pikeville (3.42)
University of Pikeville vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pikeville 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 University of Pikeville.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Pikeville (74% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $21,000 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,900)
- University of Pikeville students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pikeville graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/