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Overview |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 1,162 students)
Eastern University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or W&J?
- Eastern University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Eastern University than Washington & Jefferson College ($36,760.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than W&J ($21,900 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 5.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,168 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Eastern University ($38,971 vs. $31,308)
Eastern University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Eastern University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than W&J (81.5%)
Eastern University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Eastern University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/