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Calvin College Pepperdine Taylor University Wesley College Hope College St Olaf Cedarville University Westmont College IWU Oberlin Beloit College Loyola| Wheaton College | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,410 students)
Wheaton College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at OWU than Wheaton College ($49,262.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Wheaton College ($27,311 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 17.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,690 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($36,757 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
Wheaton College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or OWU? 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 OWU and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $4,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,600)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/