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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | W&J | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 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 Harrisburg | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 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 Harrisburg | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,151 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 222.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($49,612.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than W&J ($22,096 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 10.8% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,524 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 338.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($38,963 vs. $8,882)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than W&J (88.1%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/