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Overview |
W&J | VSU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
W&J | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
W&J | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
W&J | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
W&J | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
W&J | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or VSU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 795.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at W&J than Virginia State University ($49,612.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than W&J ($15,773 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,544 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 238.9% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($38,963 vs. $11,498)
W&J vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or VSU? 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 VSU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Virginia State University (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $20,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,700)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- W&J graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/