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Overview |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,366 students)
Fisher vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Waynesburg College?
- Saint John Fisher College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Fisher than Waynesburg University ($36,748.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Fisher ($22,281 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 12.8% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,120 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($22,155 vs. $17,464)
Fisher vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 68 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Waynesburg University (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,900)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/