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Overview |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | visible.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $22,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $22,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $25,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,218 | 136 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 39 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 79.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 605/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 86% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Visible Music College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Visible Music College based on total student enrollment (1,162 students vs. 182 students)
W&J vs. Visible Music College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Visible Music College?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Visible Music College for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $22,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at W&J than Visible Music College ($27,605.00 vs. $22,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Visible Music College than W&J ($25,502 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Visible Music College are 98.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($7,000 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Visible Music College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 510.2% larger than aid received Visible Music College ($38,971 vs. $6,387)
W&J vs. Visible Music College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Visible Music College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Visible Music College or W&J .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Visible Music College (28.7%)
W&J vs. Visible Music College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or Visible Music College? 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 Visible Music College and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Visible Music College (74% vs. 20%)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Visible Music College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/