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Overview |
Wheaton College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1290/1483 | ||
| 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 | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 2,188 students)
Wheaton College vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Rose-Hulman than Wheaton College ($50,961.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Rose-Hulman ($29,961 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 42.4% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($11,690 vs. $16,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 27.6% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($30,973 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 8 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
Wheaton College vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $29,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/