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Overview |
Huntington University | W&J | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,504 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,030 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,030 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,880 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,149 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,450 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntington University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,570 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
Huntington University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Huntington University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | 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
- Huntington University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,504 students vs. 1,162 students)
Huntington University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or W&J?
- Huntington University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($29,030.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Huntington University than Washington & Jefferson College ($29,030.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntington University than W&J ($21,149 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 40.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,880 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Huntington University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 111.2% larger than aid received Huntington University ($38,971 vs. $18,450)
Huntington University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Huntington University .
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Huntington University (71.1%)
Huntington University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Huntington University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $20,300 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,600)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Huntington University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Huntington University 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 Huntington University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/