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Overview |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown College is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 749 students)
Georgetown College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Georgetown College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Georgetown College than Wheeling Jesuit University ($40,610.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Wheeling Jesuit University ($15,152 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 3.7% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($11,210 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 85.4% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($40,308 vs. $21,746)
Georgetown College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 13 points higher than at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling Jesuit University (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- Wheeling Jesuit University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Georgetown College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,300)
- Wheeling Jesuit University and Georgetown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling Jesuit University and Georgetown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/