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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | W&J | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,151 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 543% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.7% higher at W&J than PennWest Edinboro ($49,612.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 16% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,660 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($38,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or PennWest Edinboro .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at W&J (3.54)
PennWest Edinboro vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than PennWest Edinboro (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $19,200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,700)
- Washington & Jefferson College and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/