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Overview |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $50,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $50,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $13,193 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $26,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $38,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 1,765 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 1,310 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Earlham | ||
| 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 696 students)
Wheaton College vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Earlham?
- Earlham College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Earlham than Wheaton College ($50,970.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Wheaton College ($26,517 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 6.5% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,390 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 51.3% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($38,111 vs. $25,196)
Wheaton College vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Wheaton College vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Earlham? 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 Earlham and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Earlham College (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,100)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/