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St Olaf Calvin College Oberlin Beloit College Macalester College Pepperdine Taylor University Denison Hope College IWU Whitman College Kenyon| Wheaton College | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $282 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,426 students)
Wheaton College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Lawrence than Wheaton College ($53,667.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Wheaton College ($26,368 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 1.5% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($11,520 vs. $11,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 65.2% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($40,089 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Wheaton College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Lawrence University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,600)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,350)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($232 vs. $282)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/