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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anna Maria College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 890 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Wheelock College?
- Anna Maria College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($38,410.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Anna Maria College than Wheelock College ($38,410.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Wheelock College ($23,894 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 11.1% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($14,975 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 53.8% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($33,503 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Anna Maria College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (2.94) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Anna Maria College vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Anna Maria College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,300)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/