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Overview |
Susquahanna | W&J | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,600 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,600 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,700 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,258 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,318 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,974 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Susquahanna | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Susquahanna | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,162 students)
Susquahanna vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or W&J?
- Susquehanna University is 105% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Susquahanna than Washington & Jefferson College ($56,600.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Susquahanna ($26,051 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 12.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,910 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($45,318 vs. $38,971)
Susquahanna vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Susquahanna vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $100 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $56,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/