University of Scranton vs W&J

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than W&J ($28,185).
It is harder to admit to W&J than University of Scranton.
University of Scranton has more students with 4,731 students while W&J has 1,151 students.
W&J has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while University of Scranton's ratio is 12 to 1.
University of Scranton has more full-time faculties with 280 faculties while W&J has 112 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Scranton and Washington & Jefferson College.

University of Scranton	vs.	W&J
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Washington, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$28,185
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	99%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$36,450

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	81.54 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	11.97 %
1,230	SAT Score	-
27	ACT Score	-
79 %	Graduation Rate	74 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	18 %
85 %	Retention Rate	83 %
4,731	Student Population	1,151
280	Number of Faculties	112
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	10 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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