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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | W&J | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,830 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,404 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,941 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,705 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | 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
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,162 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 290.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at W&J than SUNY at Fredonia ($27,605.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than W&J ($15,830 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 6.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,910 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 314.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($38,971 vs. $9,404)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or SUNY at Fredonia .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than SUNY at Fredonia (79.2%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,600 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia 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/