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Overview |
John Jay | W&J | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,510 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #556 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Jay | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,141 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,284 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
John Jay | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,921 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 10,255 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
John Jay | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Jay | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $279 |
Diversity |
John Jay | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
John Jay | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
John Jay | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (13,510 students vs. 1,162 students)
John Jay vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Jay or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 298.3% more expensive to attend than John Jay for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at W&J than CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($27,605.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than W&J ($4,141 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 56.6% lower than costs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($13,910 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 319.8% larger than aid received CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($38,971 vs. $9,284)
John Jay vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Jay or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or John Jay .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at John Jay (3.24)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than John Jay (57.2%)
John Jay vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Jay 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 John Jay.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,000 more per year than John Jay graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($10,000 vs. $27,000)
- John Jay graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($103 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Jay students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/