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Overview |
W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College | |
| Location | Washington, PA | Kenosha, WI | Norton, MA | |
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 2,771 | 1,778 | |
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #238 | #642 | #177 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | washjeff.edu | carthage.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | |
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Costs |
W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College | |
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $36,500 | $61,600 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $36,500 | $61,600 | |
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $12,950 | $15,430 | |
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $24,962 | $31,638 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $23,441 | $45,217 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College | |
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| Applied | 3,218 | 8,044 | 4,702 | |
| Admitted | 2,624 | 6,769 | 3,354 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.1% | 71.3% | |
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.5% | 15.6% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | 3.48 | |
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | B+ | |
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | 29/33 | |
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1205 | 1210/1420 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | 12:1 | |
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Outcomes |
W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College | |
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | 77% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,800 | $53,700 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | 86% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | $26,000 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College | |
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | 1% | |
| % Women | 1% | 3% | 1% | |
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | Medium | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 81% | 75% | 67% | |
| % Black | 5% | 4% | 6% | |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | 7% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | 3% | |
| % International | 3% | 1% | 10% | |
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College | |
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| % In-State | 73% | 34% | 38% | |
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 64% | 57% | |
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | No | |
| Daycare Facility | No | No | No | |
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Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 1,162 students)
W&J vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Carthage than Washington & Jefferson College ($36,500.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than W&J ($24,962 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 7.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,950 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Carthage College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 66.3% larger than aid received Carthage College ($38,971 vs. $23,441)
W&J vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than W&J (81.5%)
W&J vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J or Carthage? 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 Carthage and W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Carthage College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,800)
- Carthage College and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/