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Overview |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 2,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $29,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $24,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 1,893 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $232 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Wheaton College?
- Connecticut College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Connecticut College than Wheaton College ($62,620.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Connecticut College ($29,961 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 47.8% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($11,690 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Connecticut College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($36,355 vs. $24,272)
Connecticut College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Connecticut College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,550)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($232 vs. $243)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Connecticut College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/