Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bowdoin College Colby College Calvin University Wesleyan University Pepperdine Taylor University Middlebury Hamilton College Colgate Hope College Union College St Olaf| Wheaton College | Bates College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | bates.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $63,478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $63,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $17,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $26,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $53,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 1,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 13% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 43.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $149 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 1,753 students)
Wheaton College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Bates?
- Bates College is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Bates than Wheaton College ($63,478.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Wheaton College ($26,658 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 44.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,390 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Bates College (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 113.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($53,782 vs. $25,196)
Wheaton College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Wheaton College .
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Bates (13%)
Wheaton College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Bates? 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 Bates and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Wheaton College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $54,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $22,500)
- Bates 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 Bates 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/