W&J vs. Penn State

Both Washington & Jefferson College and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Washington & Jefferson College and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • W&J's tuition ($28,185) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
  • W&J's acceptance rate (88.08%) is lower than W&J (88.08%).
  • W&J has higher yield (11.57%) than W&J (11.57%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,130.
  • W&J's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
  • Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than W&J (1,151 students) with more enrolled students.
  • W&J ($36,450) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
  • W&J's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Penn State (72%).
Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College

Private, 4 years • Washington, PA #104 Liberal Arts Colleges, #37 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$28,185
Financial Aid
$36,450
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.08% Acceptance Rate
11.57% Yield
Enrollment
1,149 Undergraduate
2 Graduate
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
112 Faculties (full-time)
330 Staffs (full-time)
$72,730 Faculty Salary
$52,153 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,936 annual charge
-1,398 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,588 annual charge
The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,887
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
73,476 Undergraduate
15,438 Graduate
15,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,993 Faculty Salary
$68,729 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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