W&J vs. AMU

Comparable Facts

Compare Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA with Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Ave Maria University is larger than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,423 students vs. 1,309 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Washington & Jefferson College is located in Washington, PA (Large Suburban setting); Ave Maria University is in Ave Maria, FL (Distant Rural setting).
• Washington & Jefferson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ave Maria University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Washington & Jefferson College 11:1; Ave Maria University 17:1.

W&J vs. AMU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, W&J or AMU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than AMU ($22,702 vs. $25,294).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 1.9% lower than at Washington & Jefferson College ($14,432 vs. $14,710).
• Ave Maria University is 2.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than W&J (about $806 more per year; $30,198.00 vs. $29,392.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.7% higher at AMU than at Washington & Jefferson College (about $806 more per year; $30,198.00 vs. $29,392.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as at Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 3.9% larger than aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students ($20,936 vs. $20,152).

W&J vs. AMU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, W&J or AMU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between AMU and W&J.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Washington & Jefferson College (1130) is the same as at AMU (1130).
• Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (24 vs. 23 at W&J).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Washington & Jefferson College 1010/1250; Ave Maria University 1018/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Washington & Jefferson College 19/28; Ave Maria University 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: W&J - Test-free; AMU - Test-free.
• 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 (80.6%) than AMU (41.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.6% at W&J vs. 32.8% at AMU.

W&J vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for W&J and AMU? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Washington & Jefferson College's six-year graduation rate (74%) is higher than Ave Maria University's (41%).
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Ave Maria University graduates have a $4,572 lower median loan debt than W&J graduates ($22,428 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, AMU graduates have an estimated $48 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.