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Overview |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,280 students)
Wheaton College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Westminster?
- Wheaton College is 50% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Wheaton College than Westminster College ($59,750.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Wheaton College ($27,068 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 34.3% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($11,024 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 49.9% larger than aid received Westminster College ($41,665 vs. $27,787)
Wheaton College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Westminster College (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $53,700)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/