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Overview |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
| Location | Pepper Pike, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursuline.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,390 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,390 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,042 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,502 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,059 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 610 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 519 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 975/1200 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ursuline College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 950 students)
Ursuline College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursuline College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Ursuline College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at W&J than Ursuline College ($49,612.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than W&J ($14,502 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 12.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,042 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 21.5% larger than aid received Ursuline College ($38,963 vs. $32,059)
Ursuline College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursuline College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Ursuline College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Ursuline College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursuline College 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 Ursuline College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Ursuline College (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/