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Georgia Florida Monroe College-Main Campus| Wheelock College | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheelock College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | - | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Plaza 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
- Wheelock College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (890 students vs. 807 students)
Wheelock College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Plaza College?
- Wheelock College is 168.8% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at Wheelock College than Plaza College ($34,950.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Wheelock College ($17,178 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 113.9% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($7,000 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Plaza College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 219.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($21,786 vs. $6,822)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Wheelock College .
Wheelock College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Wheelock College.
- Graduates from Wheelock College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/