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Overview |
Penn State Berks | W&J | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Berks | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,334 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,728 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Berks | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,605 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 5,453 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Penn State Berks | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Berks | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Berks | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Berks | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Berks | 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,151 students)
Penn State Berks vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Berks or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 222.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at W&J than Penn State Berks ($49,612.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than W&J ($21,728 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 6% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,524 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 356.9% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($38,963 vs. $8,528)
Penn State Berks vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Berks or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Penn State Berks .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than W&J (88.1%)
Penn State Berks vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Berks 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 Penn State Berks.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Penn State Berks (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/