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Overview |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 41% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1410/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $166 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Colgate than Wheaton College ($63,904.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Wheaton College ($27,074 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 37.8% lower than costs at Colgate University ($11,690 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 125.1% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($54,647 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 60 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Wheaton College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Wheaton College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $54,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $22,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($166 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/