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Overview |
Montreat College | W&J | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 932 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,460 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,294 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,528 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Montreat College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,154 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,412 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Montreat College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Montreat College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,162 students vs. 932 students)
Montreat College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or W&J?
- Montreat College is 14% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($31,460.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Montreat College than Washington & Jefferson College ($31,460.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Montreat College ($26,051 vs. $26,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 29.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,730 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 99.6% larger than aid received Montreat College ($38,971 vs. $19,528)
Montreat College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Montreat College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Montreat College (65.6%)
Montreat College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Montreat College (74% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,900)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/