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Overview |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,607 students)
Wheaton College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Wheaton College ($60,350.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($29,961 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 44.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,690 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 82.6% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($44,331 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Wheaton College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $5,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/