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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | W&J | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 1,151 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 1,201.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.6% higher at W&J than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($49,612.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than W&J ($13,951 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 4.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,896 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 392.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($38,963 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or UNC Charlotte .
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
UNC Charlotte vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,300 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/