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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,271 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,134 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,134 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,712 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,680 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,966 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,111 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,271 students vs. 1,162 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or W&J?
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is 5.5% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($29,134.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Washington & Jefferson College ($29,134.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than W&J ($21,680 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 29.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,712 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 105.5% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($38,971 vs. $18,966)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (80.8%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary or W&J? 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 W&J and Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $20,400 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/