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Overview |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,151 students)
Taylor University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at W&J than Taylor University ($49,612.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Taylor University ($25,636 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 22.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,058 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 67.2% larger than aid received Taylor University ($38,963 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/