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Overview |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 66 | ||
| Admitted | - | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 100% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,133 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Clarkson College?
- Wheelock College is 134.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Wheelock College than Clarkson College ($34,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Wheelock College ($14,506 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 105.6% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($7,284 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Clarkson College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 128% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($21,786 vs. $9,554)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 106 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wheelock College (21)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Clarkson College (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $36,300)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/