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Overview |
USJ | W&J | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 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 |
USJ | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
USJ | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 1,162 students)
USJ vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or W&J?
- University of Saint Joseph is 65.2% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at USJ than Washington & Jefferson College ($45,608.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than USJ ($26,051 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 2.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,590 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 33.9% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($38,971 vs. $29,098)
USJ vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or USJ .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at USJ (3.46)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than USJ (79.6%)
USJ vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Saint Joseph (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,700 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,200)
- Washington & Jefferson College and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/