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Overview |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $10,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 2,799 students)
Wheaton College vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or IU?
- Wheaton College is 323.5% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Wheaton College than Indiana University Bloomington ($43,670.00 vs. $39,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Wheaton College ($16,282 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 8% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,390 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Indiana University Bloomington (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 155.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($25,196 vs. $9,857)
Wheaton College vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 115 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at IU (3.74)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than IU (80.4%)
Wheaton College vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or IU? 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 IU and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana University Bloomington and Wheaton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Indiana University Bloomington and Wheaton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/