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Overview |
St John's | W&J | ||
| Location | Queens, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,663 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #398 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stjohns.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,230 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,230 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,052 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,626 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,607 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 20,834 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
St John's | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
St John's | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
St John's | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 1,151 students)
St John's vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at W&J than St John's University New York ($49,612.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than St John's ($25,636 vs. $26,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 38.9% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($13,524 vs. $18,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 19.4% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($38,963 vs. $32,626)
St John's vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or St John's .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St John's (3.5)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than St John's (84.7%)
St John's vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than St John's University New York (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $4,500 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $56,900)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/