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F&M East Stroudsburg University Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Penn State Shenango | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Shenango | W&J | ||
| Location | Sharon, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 332 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Shenango | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,568 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,876 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,895 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,211 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Shenango | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 190 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Shenango | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Shenango | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 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 Shenango | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Shenango | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Shenango | 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 Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,162 students vs. 332 students)
Penn State Shenango vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Shenango or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 103.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at W&J than Penn State Shenango ($27,605.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than W&J ($14,895 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Shenango are 3.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,448 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 247.6% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($38,971 vs. $11,211)
Penn State Shenango vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango .
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than W&J (81.5%)
Penn State Shenango vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Penn State Shenango (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Penn State Shenango graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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/