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Overview |
Hamline University | W&J | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,151 students)
Hamline University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at W&J than Hamline University ($49,612.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than W&J ($23,021 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 20.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,213 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 18% larger than aid received Hamline University ($38,963 vs. $33,013)
Hamline University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Hamline University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/