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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | W&J | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,909 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,246 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,113 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1255 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 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 Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,940 students vs. 1,162 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 102.1% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at W&J than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($27,605.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than W&J ($17,909 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 13.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,290 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 258% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($38,971 vs. $10,886)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at W&J (3.54)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than W&J (81.5%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $1,100 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,900)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/