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F&M Franciscan Nova FGCU UT Dickinson College BAC Temple Mercyhurst College Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas| Washington & Jefferson College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | AMU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
W&J | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
W&J | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
W&J | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 66% | ||
Campus |
W&J | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or AMU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 97.1% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at W&J than Ave Maria University ($49,612.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than W&J ($21,078 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 0.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,402 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 82.6% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($38,963 vs. $21,341)
W&J vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than AMU (44.2%)
W&J vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or AMU? 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 AMU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Ave Maria University (74% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/