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Overview |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
| Location | Findlay, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,869 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | findlay.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,236 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,236 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,069 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,989 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,609 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,103 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1213 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
The University of Findlay | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Findlay is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 1,151 students)
The University of Findlay vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than The University of Findlay for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at W&J than The University of Findlay ($49,612.00 vs. $36,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Findlay than W&J ($24,069 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 26.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,720 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 44.4% larger than aid received The University of Findlay ($38,963 vs. $26,989)
The University of Findlay vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or The University of Findlay .
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than The University of Findlay (86%)
The University of Findlay vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Findlay 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 The University of Findlay.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than The University of Findlay (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,400 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,500)
- The University of Findlay students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of Findlay 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 The University of Findlay 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/