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Overview |
W&J | SNC | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
W&J | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
W&J | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or SNC?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than SNC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at W&J than Saint Norbert College ($49,612.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than SNC ($25,636 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 10.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,202 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Saint Norbert College ($38,963 vs. $28,627)
W&J vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or W&J .
- Accepted freshman SNC 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 SNC (83.6%)
W&J vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or SNC? 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 SNC and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Saint Norbert College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $6,000 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,900)
- Saint Norbert College and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/