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Overview |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Purdue?
- Wheaton College is 332.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Wheaton College than Purdue University Main Campus ($41,990.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Wheaton College ($12,576 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 16.6% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($10,030 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 171.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($24,272 vs. $8,950)
Wheaton College vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 83 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $6,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $54,300)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Purdue 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 Purdue students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/