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| Wheelock College | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Columbia College?
- Wheelock College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Wheelock College than Columbia College ($34,950.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Wheelock College ($18,779 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 78.3% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($8,400 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Columbia College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 35.4% larger than aid received Columbia College ($21,786 vs. $16,089)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 27 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Wheelock College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Columbia College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wheelock College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/