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Overview |
Wheaton College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Lewis and Clark than Wheaton College ($59,250.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Lewis and Clark ($29,961 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 23% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,690 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 57.2% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($38,167 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Wheaton College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,900)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/