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Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Wheaton College is 259.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Wheaton College than University of Missouri St Louis ($41,990.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Wheaton College ($13,211 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 7.1% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($10,920 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 98.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($24,272 vs. $12,205)
Wheaton College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 209 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Wheaton College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (87% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $8,000 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/