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Overview |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 2,416 students)
Wheaton College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Denison?
- Denison University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Denison than Wheaton College ($60,000.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Denison ($29,961 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 23.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,690 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 50.4% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($36,497 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Denison (22%)
Wheaton College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Denison? 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 Denison and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Denison University (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/