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Overview |
JCU | W&J | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,151 students)
JCU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at W&J than John Carroll University ($49,612.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than JCU ($25,636 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 2.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,200 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 28.1% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($38,963 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $700 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,900)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/