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Overview |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| 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
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Saint Anselm College?
- Wheaton College is 36% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Wheaton College than Saint Anselm College ($59,750.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Saint Anselm College ($32,863 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 8.1% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,800 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 49.1% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($41,665 vs. $27,936)
Wheaton College vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Saint Anselm College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/