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Overview |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 107.6% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at W&J than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($49,612.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than W&J ($10,022 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 47.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,150 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 65.2% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($38,963 vs. $23,589)
W&J vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
W&J vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (74% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/