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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | W&J | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 28% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | 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
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,151 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 543% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.7% higher at W&J than PennWest Clarion ($49,612.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 4.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,930 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($38,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or PennWest Clarion .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
PennWest Clarion vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than PennWest Clarion (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $17,700 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/