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Overview |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $272 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Gonzaga than Wheaton College ($49,800.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Gonzaga ($29,961 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 18% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($11,690 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($27,601 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 109 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Gonzaga University (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,394)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($232 vs. $272)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gonzaga 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/