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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 695 | 3,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $39,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $39,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $17,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,732 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,861 | $35,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,691 | 4,381 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 3,966 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4%Open | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8%Open | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1100 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 8% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 695 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 70.7% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Washington Adventist University ($39,954.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Washington Adventist University ($14,486 vs. $16,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 68.5% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($10,440 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Washington Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($35,708 vs. $17,861)
Washington Adventist University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 97 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Washington Adventist University (45.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Washington Adventist University (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $500 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,900)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,039)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/