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Overview |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 2,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $29,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $24,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 1,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 1,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $232 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 70% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 2,885 students)
UChicago vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Wheaton College?
- University of Chicago is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at UChicago than Wheaton College ($61,179.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than UChicago ($29,961 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 57.4% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($11,690 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 99.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($48,422 vs. $24,272)
UChicago vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 192 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Wheaton College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $44,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $54,300)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,500)
- UChicago graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago 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/