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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | W&J | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ASU | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,162 students)
ASU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 550.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at W&J than Appalachian State University ($27,605.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than W&J ($14,712 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,258 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 407.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($38,971 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or ASU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at W&J (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than W&J (81.5%)
ASU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Appalachian State University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $15,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/