W&J vs. Carthage vs. Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Comparable Facts

Compare Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA with Carthage College in Kenosha, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Carthage College is larger than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 1,309 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Washington & Jefferson College is located in Washington, PA (Large Suburban setting); Carthage College is in Kenosha, WI (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Washington & Jefferson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carthage College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Washington & Jefferson College 11:1; Carthage College 14:1.

W&J vs. Carthage Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, W&J or Carthage? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Carthage ($22,702 vs. $27,066).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 8.6% lower than at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,450 vs. $14,710).
• Carthage College is 31.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than W&J (about $9,358 more per year; $38,750.00 vs. $29,392.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 31.8% higher at Carthage than at Washington & Jefferson College (about $9,358 more per year; $38,750.00 vs. $29,392.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as at Carthage College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 18% larger than aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students ($23,784 vs. $20,152).

W&J vs. Carthage Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Carthage? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Carthage and W&J.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Washington & Jefferson College (1130) is 30 points higher than at Carthage (1100).
• Incoming W&J students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 22 at Carthage).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Washington & Jefferson College 1010/1250; Carthage College 1000/1205.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Washington & Jefferson College 19/28; Carthage College 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: W&J - Test-free; Carthage - Test optional.
• Enrolled 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 (87.1%) than W&J (80.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.6% at W&J vs. 11.3% at Carthage.

W&J vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for W&J and Carthage? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Washington & Jefferson College's six-year graduation rate (74%) is higher than Carthage College's (59%).
• Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn a median of about $8,100 more per year than Carthage graduates about ten years after starting college ($56,900 vs. $48,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Carthage College and W&J graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Carthage College and W&J graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.