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Georgia Cal State LA Florida HMC Soka University of America Cal State Long Beach| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Wheelock College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
CDU | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheelock College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (890 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Wheelock College?
- Wheelock College is 142.3% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Wheelock College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($34,950.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Wheelock College ($27,637 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 18.7% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($14,975 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 90.8% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($21,786 vs. $11,419)
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or CDU .
- Accepted freshman CDU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
CDU vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $34,600 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $36,300)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $5,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($21,319 vs. $27,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/