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Overview |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,667 students)
Northeastern vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Wheaton College than Northeastern University ($59,750.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Northeastern ($32,863 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 24.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($14,800 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Northeastern University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($42,331 vs. $41,665)
Northeastern vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is the same as at Wheaton College (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/