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Overview |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 1,162 students)
Kentucky vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 133% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Kentucky than Washington & Jefferson College ($32,043.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than W&J ($19,838 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,910 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 199.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($38,971 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than W&J (81.5%)
Kentucky vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Kentucky (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/