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Overview |
Oxy | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 2,799 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $43,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $43,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $12,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $31,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Oxy | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 1,866 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 1,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1260/1440 | ||
| 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 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oxy | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $232 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Oxy | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | 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 Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 1,854 students)
Oxy vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Wheaton College?
- Occidental College is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Oxy than Wheaton College ($62,850.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Oxy ($31,346 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 47.6% lower than costs at Occidental College ($12,390 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Occidental College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 33% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($33,523 vs. $25,196)
Oxy vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 10 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Oxy students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Oxy vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Occidental College (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,652)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oxy students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/