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Overview |
W&J | SVU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
W&J | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
W&J | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 73% | ||
Campus |
W&J | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,053 students)
W&J vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or SVU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 163.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.1% higher at W&J than Southern Virginia University ($49,612.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than W&J ($23,274 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 47.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,150 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 375.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($38,963 vs. $8,188)
W&J vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or SVU? 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 SVU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Southern Virginia University (74% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/