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Overview |
Illinois | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 2,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $29,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $24,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 1,893 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 1,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | 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
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 2,885 students)
Illinois vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 236.6% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Wheaton College than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($41,990.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Wheaton College ($14,544 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,690 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 46.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($24,272 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 9 points higher than at Illinois (1305)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Illinois (29)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $12,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $54,300)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Illinois graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/