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Overview |
W&J | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
W&J | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Waynesburg College?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 81.7% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at W&J than Waynesburg University ($49,612.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than W&J ($22,281 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 11.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,120 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 123.1% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($38,963 vs. $17,464)
W&J vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or W&J .
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
W&J vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Waynesburg University (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,900)
- Waynesburg University and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/