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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Washington & Jefferson College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | VCU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
W&J | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
W&J | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
W&J | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
W&J | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or VCU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 298.2% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at W&J than Virginia Commonwealth University ($49,612.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than W&J ($21,294 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 10.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,279 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 209.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($38,963 vs. $12,583)
W&J vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at W&J (3.54)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or VCU? 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 VCU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/