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Overview |
W&J | WVSU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
W&J | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
W&J | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
W&J | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
W&J | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or WVSU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 510.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.2% higher at W&J than West Virginia State University ($49,612.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than W&J ($11,684 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,214 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 310.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($38,963 vs. $9,482)
W&J vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or WVSU? 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 WVSU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than West Virginia State University (74% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $24,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/