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Overview |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 2,773 students)
Wheaton College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at JCU than Wheaton College ($47,300.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Wheaton College ($30,790 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 14.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,390 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($32,359 vs. $25,196)
Wheaton College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 187 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than JCU (81.1%)
Wheaton College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or JCU? 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 JCU and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than John Carroll University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,939)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/