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Overview |
W&J | Penn College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
W&J | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
W&J | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
W&J | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
W&J | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Penn College?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 221.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at W&J than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($49,612.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than W&J ($23,030 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 11.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,130 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 437.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($38,963 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Penn College (3.05)
W&J vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or Penn College? 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 Penn College and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/