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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg F&M UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| Washington & Jefferson College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | RU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
W&J | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
W&J | RU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
W&J | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or RU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 508.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145% higher at W&J than Radford University ($49,612.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than W&J ($17,105 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 28% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,567 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 300.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($38,963 vs. $9,733)
W&J vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or RU? 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 RU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Radford University (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,500 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/