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Overview |
Wheaton College | SU | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,483 students)
Wheaton College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or SU?
- Wheaton College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Wheaton College than Southwestern University ($59,750.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than Wheaton College ($31,014 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 20.3% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($12,300 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Southwestern University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($41,665 vs. $30,609)
Wheaton College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than SU (44.8%)
Wheaton College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or SU? 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 SU and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Southwestern University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,893)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/