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Overview |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Cedarville University?
- Wheaton College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Wheaton College than Cedarville University ($41,990.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Wheaton College ($25,462 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 39.2% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($8,400 vs. $11,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 23.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,272 vs. $19,637)
Wheaton College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 145 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Cedarville University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University and Wheaton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Cedarville University and Wheaton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University 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/