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Overview |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 61% |
Admission |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 2,243 students)
NJIT vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 298.7% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Washington and Lee than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($60,590.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Washington and Lee ($17,762 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 15.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,600 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Washington and Lee University (89% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 248.2% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($55,567 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 190 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
NJIT vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (91% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $21,800 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $67,200)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/