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Overview |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 1,151 students)
UM-Flint vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 293.2% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at W&J than University of Michigan Flint ($49,612.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than W&J ($10,840 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 27.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,628 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 191% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($38,963 vs. $13,389)
UM-Flint vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or UM-Flint .
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Michigan Flint (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,400 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,500)
- Washington & Jefferson College and UM-Flint graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and UM-Flint graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/