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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| Saint John Fisher College | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | WCU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Fisher | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fisher | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fisher | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or WCU?
- Saint John Fisher College is 376.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at Fisher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,748.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Fisher ($22,973 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 4.1% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,666 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 307% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($22,155 vs. $5,443)
Fisher vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 15 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Fisher students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or WCU? 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 WCU and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $1,800 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,900)
- WCU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($242 vs. $247)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/