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Overview |
Catawba College | W&J | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | catawba.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catawba College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,868 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,868 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,576 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,701 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,913 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Catawba College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,199 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,146 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catawba College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catawba College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catawba College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Catawba College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Catawba College | 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
- Catawba College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,172 students vs. 1,151 students)
Catawba College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catawba College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Catawba College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at W&J than Catawba College ($49,612.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catawba College than W&J ($19,701 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catawba College are 16.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,576 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 44.8% larger than aid received Catawba College ($38,963 vs. $26,913)
Catawba College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catawba College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Catawba College .
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Catawba College (67.1%)
Catawba College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catawba College 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 Catawba College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Catawba College (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Catawba College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,000)
- Catawba College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Catawba College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catawba College 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/