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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | W&J | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,960 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,960 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,148 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,668 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,472 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,516 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 872 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | 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
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,162 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or W&J?
- Fresno Pacific University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($34,960.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Fresno Pacific University than Washington & Jefferson College ($34,960.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than W&J ($15,668 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 37.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,148 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Fresno Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 41.9% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($38,971 vs. $27,472)
Fresno Pacific University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Fresno Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Fresno Pacific University (57.5%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Fresno Pacific University (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/