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Overview |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $15,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $31,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $45,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 96% |
Admission |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 4,702 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 3,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1210/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BC | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 1,778 students)
BC vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Wheaton College?
- Boston College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at BC than Wheaton College ($66,410.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than BC ($31,638 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 19.7% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,430 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Boston College (96% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 13% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($51,099 vs. $45,217)
BC vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Wheaton College (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $37,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $53,700)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/