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Overview |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Emerson?
- Emerson College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Emerson than Wheaton College ($52,288.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Emerson ($29,961 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 67% lower than costs at Emerson College ($11,690 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($24,360 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 103 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Emerson College (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,200)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/