Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Dickinson College Penn State Brandywine Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston| Penn State Lehigh Valley | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $49,612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 239.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104% higher at W&J than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($49,612.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than W&J ($18,142 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 4.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,984 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 294.1% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($38,963 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than W&J (88.1%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/