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Overview |
Wheaton College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Oberlin than Wheaton College ($61,106.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Oberlin ($29,961 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 57.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,690 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 44.4% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($35,040 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 43 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Wheaton College (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,900)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,579)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/