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F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Washington & Jefferson College | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | ABC | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
W&J | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
W&J | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
W&J | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
W&J | ABC | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 218 students)
W&J vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or ABC?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 219.3% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.3% higher at W&J than Arlington Baptist College ($49,612.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than W&J ($19,990 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 62.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,310 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Arlington Baptist College (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 491% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($38,963 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or W&J .
W&J vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or ABC? 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 ABC and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Arlington Baptist College (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $20,000 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,001 vs. $27,000)
- ABC 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 ABC 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/