by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a W&J degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how W&J measures up.
W&J is ranked #2,394 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #104 of 168 for value.
These W&J majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Economics | #13 of 19 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #49 of 78 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #196 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #196 of 243 |
| International Business | #224 of 332 |
| English | #439 of 579 |
| Accounting / Finance | #533 of 693 |
| Accounting | #533 of 693 |
| General Psychology | #817 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #817 of 1,068 |
Below is the detailed W&J value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Washington & Jefferson College is ranked #45 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #104 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the W&J financial aid page to be sure.
Washington & Jefferson College is ranked #2,394 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Washington & Jefferson College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at W&J costs about $25,002. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $100,008 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $42,854 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,002 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,002 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $100,008 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the W&J net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What W&J costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a W&J degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $171,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,008 | #2,394 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $100,008 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $171,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,008 | #104 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $100,008 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at W&J shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,102 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,978 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,139 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,151 |
| Over $110K | $28,860 |
About 100% of W&J undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,726 per year. Get more details on the W&J financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the W&J net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.