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Overview |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Wheaton College is 745.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.9% higher at Wheaton College than SUNY at Albany ($59,750.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Wheaton College ($17,714 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 5.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,800 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than SUNY at Albany (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 262.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($41,665 vs. $11,485)
Wheaton College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Wheaton College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 at Albany- SUNY and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than SUNY at Albany (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $2,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $53,700)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/