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Overview |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | ONU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or ONU?
- Wheaton College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Wheaton College than Ohio Northern University ($41,990.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Wheaton College ($27,398 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 10.4% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,690 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($24,272 vs. $24,235)
Wheaton College vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 156 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
Wheaton College vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or ONU? 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 ONU and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Ohio Northern University (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU 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/