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Overview |
Wheaton College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 846/1033 | ||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 281 students)
Wheaton College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Wheaton College is 253.5% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.5% higher at Wheaton College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($41,990.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Wheaton College ($20,952 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 57.3% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($7,430 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 184.5% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($24,272 vs. $8,532)
Wheaton College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 389 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (87% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $187 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($22,313 vs. $22,500)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/