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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Calvin College Brandeis University Pepperdine Barnard BU Taylor University Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar| Wheaton College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | MHC | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | MHC | ||
| 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 2,392 students)
Wheaton College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at MHC than Wheaton College ($58,280.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than MHC ($29,961 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 47% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,690 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 61.9% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($39,304 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than MHC (39.8%)
Wheaton College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or MHC? 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 MHC and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Mount Holyoke College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $4,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $22,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/