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Overview |
Goshen College | W&J | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Goshen College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at W&J than Goshen College ($49,612.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than W&J ($19,267 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 21.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,100 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 35.8% larger than aid received Goshen College ($38,963 vs. $28,700)
Goshen College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Goshen College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than W&J (88.1%)
Goshen College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Goshen College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($20,101 vs. $27,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/