Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Georgia Temple Florida Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA UNCSA| Wheelock College | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | uarts.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $50,950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | - | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 66% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at UArts than Wheelock College ($50,950.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than UArts ($28,829 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 19.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,975 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 16.9% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($25,460 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 101 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming UArts students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wheelock College (21)
Wheelock College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or UArts? 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 UArts and Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Wheelock College (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wheelock College earn on average $1,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Wheelock College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Wheelock College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/