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Overview |
W&J | WVU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
W&J | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
W&J | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
W&J | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
W&J | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or WVU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 430% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at W&J than West Virginia University ($49,612.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than W&J ($12,202 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 16.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,618 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 233.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($38,963 vs. $11,685)
W&J vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or WVU? 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 WVU and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than West Virginia University (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $6,300 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/