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Overview |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Ohio State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Ohio State?
- Wheaton College is 264.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Wheaton College than Ohio State University ($41,990.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Wheaton College ($19,582 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 19.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,690 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 120.8% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($24,272 vs. $10,993)
Wheaton College vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 19 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Ohio State University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/