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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU F&M| University of Louisville | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | W&J | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 |
Louisville | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 1,162 students)
Louisville vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 118.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Louisville than Washington & Jefferson College ($28,978.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than W&J ($18,808 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 19% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,690 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 196.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($38,971 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Louisville .
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Louisville (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/