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Overview |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at W&J than Woodbury University ($49,612.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Woodbury University ($25,636 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 4.5% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($13,524 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 63.6% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($38,963 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Woodbury University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University or W&J? 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 W&J and Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Woodbury University (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,500)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/