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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Wheaton College | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | ISU | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $246 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or ISU?
- Wheaton College is 383.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Wheaton College than Iowa State University ($41,990.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Wheaton College ($15,310 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 24.9% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($9,358 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 119.8% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($24,272 vs. $11,043)
Wheaton College vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 172 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Wheaton College (88.4%)
Wheaton College vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or ISU? 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 ISU and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Iowa State University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $600 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,368 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,868)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/