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Carleton College Macalester College Oberlin Kenyon Calvin College Haverford College Cornell WUSTL Reed Davidson Swarthmore Colby College| Wheaton College | Grinnell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1380/1530 | ||
| 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 | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $136 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,759 students)
Wheaton College vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Grinnell than Wheaton College ($60,988.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Grinnell ($29,961 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 28.7% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,690 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 74% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($42,231 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 88 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Wheaton College (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,300)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $9,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $22,500)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($136 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/