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Overview |
Stockton | W&J | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Stockton | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stockton | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stockton | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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
- Stockton University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,162 students)
Stockton vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 112.4% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at W&J than Stockton University ($27,605.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than W&J ($19,752 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 10.2% lower than costs at Stockton University ($13,910 vs. $15,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Stockton University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 223.4% larger than aid received Stockton University ($38,971 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Stockton .
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at W&J (3.54)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than W&J (81.5%)
Stockton vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Stockton University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,892 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,108 vs. $27,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton 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/