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DU CU Boulder Georgia Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark Bates Colorado State Florida F&M Connecticut College UCCS CU Denver| Colorado College | Wheelock College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | - | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 890 students)
Colorado College vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Wheelock College?
- Colorado College is 84.7% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Colorado College than Wheelock College ($64,554.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than Colorado College ($28,829 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 4.2% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($14,376 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Colorado College (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 111.9% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($46,160 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Colorado College vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Wheelock College (88% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,300)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/