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Overview |
Ship | W&J | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Ship | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ship | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ship | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ship | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ship | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,151 students)
Ship vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 418.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 393.8% higher at W&J than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($49,612.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than W&J ($21,462 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 17.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,538 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 413.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,963 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Ship .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ship (3.23)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Ship (87.8%)
Ship vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/