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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College F&M VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Washington & Jefferson College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | SU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,218 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
W&J | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
W&J | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
W&J | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 42% | ||
Campus |
W&J | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,162 students)
W&J vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at SU than Washington & Jefferson College ($34,614.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than SU ($26,051 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 17.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,800 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($38,971 vs. $24,100)
W&J vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than SU (77.8%)
W&J vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or SU? 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 SU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Shenandoah University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/