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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | - | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Briar Cliff University is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (927 students vs. 890 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Wheelock College?
- Wheelock College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Wheelock College than Briar Cliff University ($34,950.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Wheelock College ($21,620 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 51.1% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($9,910 vs. $14,975)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University as Wheelock College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($26,614 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Briar Cliff University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Briar Cliff University vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or Wheelock College? 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 Wheelock College and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Briar Cliff University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,300)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/